When should you speak to a doctor?
Clear signs that professional care is a good idea.
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Consider seeing a doctor if you notice:
- persistent erection or ejaculation concerns that bother you
- sudden changes in sexual function
- pain, swelling or lumps in the genitals or testicles
- blood in urine or semen
- urinary problems
- low mood, anxiety or stress affecting daily life
Seek urgent care for
- sudden severe testicular pain
- an erection lasting more than 4 hours
- genital injury or heavy bleeding
- chest pain
- thoughts of self-harm (Tele-MANAS 14416, emergency 112)
Sources
- Testicle pain — NHS (UK National Health Service)
- Priapism (painful erections) — NHS (UK National Health Service)
- Testicular torsion — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine)
- Erection problems (erectile dysfunction) — NHS (UK National Health Service)