Undescended Testis Specialists in VWTC, Mumbai, Maharashtra

What is Undescended Testis?

Undescended testis, medically known as cryptorchidism, is a condition in which one or both testicles fail to move down into the scrotum before birth, remaining instead in the abdomen or groin. It is one of the most common congenital conditions affecting male infants, particularly those born prematurely, and while many cases resolve spontaneously within the first few months of life as the testicle continues to descend naturally, those that do not descend by around six months typically require treatment. Leaving the condition uncorrected increases the long-term risk of reduced fertility and testicular cancer, making timely evaluation and treatment important.

Causes of Undescended Testis

Results from incomplete descent of the testicle from its origin near the kidney down through the abdomen and into the scrotum during fetal development, a process normally completed by birth or shortly after. Risk factors include premature birth, low birth weight, a family history of undescended testis, and maternal exposure to certain hormones or environmental factors during pregnancy. The exact combination of hormonal and mechanical factors that leads to incomplete descent is not always identifiable in an individual case.

Symptoms of Undescended Testis

Absence of one or both testicles from the scrotum, an empty or underdeveloped appearance of the scrotum on the affected side, a palpable testicle in the groin that cannot be guided down into the scrotum, asymmetry between the two sides of the scrotum, typically no pain or discomfort associated with the condition itself

Treatment & Types of Undescended Testis in VWTC, Mumbai, Maharashtra

If the testicle has not descended on its own by around six months of age, surgical correction called orchidopexy is recommended, in which the testicle is carefully moved into the scrotum and secured in place. Early surgery, ideally by 12 to 18 months of age, improves long-term fertility potential and allows for easier future examination to monitor for testicular cancer risk. Hormonal therapy is occasionally used but is generally less effective than surgery and used only in select cases.

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