Patient's question:
I have been developing for several years, but my testicles still only have one. Since childhood, there has only been one, and I thought it would grow well when I reached the right age. Now it seems it won't grow anymore, just like it never developed. The other side is empty, and I'm worried it will affect future fertility. So, I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said the other one is inside my abdomen.Doctor's answer:
Hello, the testicle has not descended into the scrotum. Ultrasound shows the testicle is normal, diagnosed as cryptorchidism. If the patient is a child, surgery to move the testicle into the scrotum may still preserve its function. If the patient is an adult, the affected testicle must be removed because there is a high chance it could become malignant, endangering life.