Patient's question:
A 7-year-old boy recently discovered that he only has one testicle down there. The doctor said it's congenital. I want to ask if it will affect his future fertility. It hasn't been diagnosed yet, and he hasn't been treated. I want to ask if it will affect his future fertility.Doctor's answer:
After reviewing your condition, there is only one testicle in the scrotum, which is cryptorchidism. The other testicle must be found. One testicle can still be fertile. The undescended testicle must be located. An undescended testicle may have the potential for inflammation. This condition can be examined with ultrasound to determine the location of the undescended testicle. If it is in the inguinal canal, surgery can be performed to move and fix the testicle, which is a more reliable approach.