Ultrasound Scan of Testes

When you arrive for your scan, you will be given total privacy to undress from the waist down. You will be asked to lie comfortably on your back on an examination couch, and a privacy sheet will be provided to cover you.

The healthcare specialist (a sonographer or radiologist) will apply a warm, clear gel to your scrotum. This gel helps the handheld scanning probe glide smoothly over your skin and allows the sound waves to pass clearly into your body to create the images. The specialist will move the probe gently across the area from different angles. The entire scan is very straightforward and usually takes between 15 to 20 minutes. Once it is finished, the gel is wiped off, and you can get dressed and return to your day immediately.

The scan itself is completely painless. The ultrasound gel might feel a bit wet or cool at first, but it is wiped away easily with a tissue afterwards.

If you are already experiencing tenderness, inflammation, or physical pain in your testicles, you might feel a slight pressure or mild discomfort as the probe moves over the sensitive areas. Please let your sonographer know if you feel any discomfort; our team is highly trained to work exceptionally gently and will move completely at your pace.

Your specialist will usually recommend this scan if you have noticed any recent changes, pain, or discomfort in your groin area. It is the primary and most effective way to investigate testicular lumps, swelling, or unexplained pain.

An ultrasound is highly accurate at helping doctors instantly see whether a lump is a harmless, fluid-filled sac (like a cyst or a hydrocele) or a solid mass that requires further investigation and specialist care.