21/02/2026
I was asked if man's urine can be tested pregnancy positive
Yes, a man’s urine can test positive on a pregnancy test (PT), and it should be treated as a serious medical red flag. While pregnancy tests are designed to detect the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) produced by a placenta, certain, rare, and serious conditions in men can trigger this result.
The most common reason for a positive pregnancy test in a man is testicular cancer.
Here is what you need to know:
Testicular Cancer: Some testicular tumors produce the hormone hCG, causing elevated levels to appear in the urine.
Other Potential Causes: While less common than testicular cancer, other cancers (including liver, lung, or stomach cancer) can also produce hCG.
Medical Action Required: A positive home pregnancy test in a man is not a joke or a mistake. It is highly advised to see a doctor or urologist immediately for a professional, quantitative hCG blood test and a physical examination.
Limitations: A negative test does not definitively rule out testicular cancer, as not all types of testicular cancer produce hCG.
Symptoms to watch for:
If a man has a positive test, he should be especially aware of other symptoms like lumps or swelling in the testicles, a feeling of heaviness in the sc***um, or dull aching in the lower abdomen or back