Patient's question:
I have congenital testicular malformation. I've been married for several years and have never been able to conceive. Later, when I wanted a child, I went to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said it was due to the testicular malformation that caused the infertility. Is my condition very serious? What other diseases could it lead to?Doctor's answer:
Testicular malformation, whether it is a congenital developmental disorder in males or lesions of the testicles caused by numerous postnatal factors, can lead to infertility. Abnormal testicular number includes anorchia, monorchidism, and polyorchidism. Abnormal testicular size includes underdevelopment resulting in smaller size than normal, which is often not an isolated symptom. The testicles may enlarge due to hyperplasia, such as in testicular teratomas or congenital atrophy. Testicular fusion refers to the fusion of both testicles into a single unit within the abdominal cavity or scrotum, which can easily be mistaken for cryptorchidism or monorchidism.