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My 5 month old baby is diagnosed with bilateral nonpalpable undescended testicles.what are the future problems associated. can he have a baby?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Undescended testicle: The testicles must be found by ultrasound. If it is possible, they will bring at least one of the testicles into the sac and fertility will be maintained.

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Answered 11/13/2017

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