Men Use 'Testpack' The Result is Positive, Testicular Cancer? Eits, wait a minute
Lucinta Luna caused a stir after showing off positive results on a pregnancy test pack. According to a doctor, a positive result in males could signal testicular cancer. Is it true?
Through the TikTok account @badassdoctor, Dr. Arifandi Sanjaya commented on Lucinta Luna's upload about the positive testpack results. After first saying 'congratulations' to Lucinta Luna, he explained the possibilities behind the positive result.
"Actually, the positive test has something to do with the increase in the beta hormone hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)," said Dr. Arifandi, quoted with the permission of the person concerned, Sunday (9/5/2021).
"Where the hormone beta hCG can also be formed in men, of course in certain diseases. One of them is testicular cancer," he continued.
"So, for my male friends, who turned out to be doing the test and it turned out to be positive, be careful," said Dr. Arifandi.
A positive man on a pregnancy test pack means testicular cancer?
Wait a minute. In some cases that have been reported, testicular cancer was discovered after a man first took a pregnancy test on a whim. Not expecting the results to be positive, the man checked himself and was finally right: testicular cancer positive.
But experts warn that there are many types of testicular cancer and not all of them are associated with an increase in the hormone hCG. Therefore, basing the suspicion of testicular cancer solely on the results of a 'pregnancy test' is dangerous.
"Some forms of testicular cancer cause an increase in hCG levels, but others don't. A person can get a false sense of security from a negative (pregnancy) test result, or conversely experience an increase in hCG for other reasons," explains Christopher Wood, MD, a urologist, quoted from MDanderson.org.
Instead of trusting a 'pregnancy test', a man should be aware of the true symptoms of testicular cancer. These include unusual changes, such as:
- A lump or enlargement in one of the testicles
- Sensation of heaviness in the scrotum
- Sharp pain or discomfort in the scrotum or testicles.
Who needs to be aware of testicular cancer? In fact, this cancer is fairly rare, only 1 percent of all cancers that attack men. Ages 15-35 years experience it more.
Then what about the hCG hormone in men? Sexologist who is also an andrology specialist from Siloam Hospital, Kebon Jeruk, Dr. Heru Oentoeng, SpAnd basically produces the hormone hCG. The number can even be measured. Therefore, it is not necessarily a major indicator of testicular cancer.
"One of the hormone markers, but not the main marker," explained Dr Heru.
Have you ever used a pregnancy test pack for fun? Hey guys, tell us about your experiences in the comments.
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