Question 1

ten year old with one undescended testacle, what are the health implications?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk: Boys with undescended testicles are at risk for hormone problems (although unlikely with normally descended testicle on other side), fertility with increase risk of decreased sperm count, and testicular cancer (slightly higher risk than general population).  You should have him evaluated by a urologist.

Question 2

i have an undescended testicle as well?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. Providing and opinion is made more difficult given the contradictory information in your message. it would be prudent to see your doctor. 
Wish you good health!

Question 3

please tell me what the causes could be for undescended testis?

Accepted Answer

Exact causes unknown: Prematurity, low birth weight, genetic (family history), hormonal (androgen insensitivity), nerve influences, fetal intra-abdominal pressure &amp; prune belly syndrome.

Question 4

is it true that if a male has undescended testes, he is unable to impregnate a woman?

Accepted Answer

No: Depends on the other testicle and if the undescended testicle has been brought down by surgery at a young age.

Question 5

is undescended testis serious in a boy?

Accepted Answer

Potentially serious: If the undescended testis is not corrected.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of an undescended testicle?

Accepted Answer

Not at scrotal base: An undescended does not reach base of scrotum & can be high in the scrotum, groin, next to scroyum, above penis or non palpable in the inguinal canal or abdomen.  Usually free of symptoms or occasional vague feeling of groin discomfort. Groin swelling from companion inguinal hernia can occur. Undescended are at increased risk of torsion which would result in severe and acute groin pain.

Question 7

will an 18 y.o. with undescended testes be sterile?

Accepted Answer

No: It depends on the presence and adequate function of the other testicle.  An undescended testicle in the abdomen has a low likelihood of producing sperm but one in the groin may produce enough sperm.  A testicle that was undescended but was brought down early in life should have enough sperm production for fertility on its own.

Question 8

how is undescended testis diagnosed on ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Testicular imaging: Approximately 80% of undescended testes are located within the inguinal canal and are easily visualized with sonography. 20% may be intraabdominal, making evaluation with ultrasound more difficult. Ct imaging may be required in some cases.

Question 9

how do you treat an undescended testicle?

Accepted Answer

Orchiopexy: If the testis is truly undescended (not retractile), then an orchiopexy should be performed.  It is generally done through a small groin incision with an additional incision in the scrotum.  It is very well tolerated in small children with minimal pain and rapid recovery.  It is most commonly performed around 1 year old.  If the testis is abdominal a laparascopic approach may be utilized.

Question 10

undescended testicle .where can i get help?

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Wrong place to ask: This is the HT public information site where docs, primarily in the USA answer health questions. You are welcome to use it for that purpose. We have no access to or information about local healthcare options around the world where this site is seen. You should contact your local doc or healthcare plan for a referral to a surgeon.

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