Almost
every man would have noticed some kind of bump in the pubic region or on the
scrotum by the time they reach their 40s. Under normal circumstances, they are
not bothered much about them and the bumps go away on their own. But if they
had unprotected sex few days prior to noticing the bumps, their heart pounds at
the fastest rate and they immediately start googling, reading unnecessary stuff
and freak out.
From simple
and common pimple or cyst to untreatable herpes, there can be several reasons
why bumps appear on the scrotum. Let’s find out the reason what can cause bumps
on the scrotum.
Pimples
When the
pores on the scrotum are blocked because of improper cleaning/maintenance or
due to build up of dirt and oils due to sweating, pimples can form on the folds
of the scrotum. They are just like the pimples that form on the face. They are
circular in shape, sometimes reddish and sometimes colourless. Once they ripe,
white pus can come out of them. This is totally normal and nothing to worry
about.
Just keep
your genitals clean and dry as much as possible.
Sebaceous Cyst
Sebaceous
glands are present under the skin and they open up through the hair follicle.
If the gland is damaged due to scarring or surgery or for any other region, the
oils get in the gland gets accumulated and the gland grows bigger in size.
These are called Sebaceous
cysts’. Their size can range
from a tiny one to a large grape fruit. One or two are ok to ignore but if
their count and size is increasing by the day, you must see a good sexologist near
you to get them treated.
Spermatocele
Epididymis
is the place in the scrotum where the sperms grows and gets nurtured before
getting ejaculated. When a cyst grows in the edididymis, it is called
‘spermatocele’. This is not harmful and not cancerous but one can feel a lump
under the skin in the scrotum. When you find such a lump in the scrotum you
need to visit your sexologist just to make sure that it is not any type of
cancerous growth.
Varicocele
When any
vein in the scrotum gets enlarged, the condition is called ‘Varicocele’. This
kind of abnormality happens in the left side of the scrotum usually. They look
like the varicose veins that occur on the legs. Varicocele in scrotum can
affect fertility, so it is important that you see your doctor whenever you see
any enlarged vein in your scrotum.
Genital Herpes
Genital
Herpes, is a sexually transmitted infection. This is caused by virus and is not
completely curable. Herpes causes bumps called ‘sores’ on the penis and on the
scrotum or in the pubic region. These sores are filled with puss like material
and can ooze out infected fluid when drained.
HPV – Human Papilloma Virus can cause ‘Genital Warts’ on the scrotum.
This too is a sexually Transmitted Infection.
Testicular Mass on scrotum
Whenever
there is a bulge or a lump on the scrotum, it is termed as ‘scrotal mass’ or
‘testicular mass’. Most of the time, these masses are benign and could have
been caused due to injury or infection. You need to see your sexologist to make
sure that they are not any cancerous tumours.
Orchitis
When virus
or bacteria infects the scrotum of a man, it can cause swelling of scrotum.
This condition is termed as ‘Orchitis’. This can cause pain when the person
pees or ejaculates. Pain and tenderness of the scrotum are often seen symptoms
of Orchitis.
Testicular Cancer
Testicular
cancer can occur in one or both the testicles. It is a tumour that grows in the
place where sperms are made. Before this
spreads and affects your fertility, you must see a good sexologist.
Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis
This
condition results in lumpy bumps on the skin of the scrotum. They are not
generally cancerous. Their size can range from a small millimetre to few
centimetres. See your doctor whenever you feel that there are some bumps on
your scrotum.
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