Patient's question:
The baby is now 5 years old and has had a hernia since birth. Recently, the baby just had surgery at the hospital. I am mainly concerned about whether it will affect the development of the baby's testicles. How old are testicles usually developed?Doctor's answer:
Under normal circumstances, when undergoing hernia surgery, it is mainly because inguinal hernias are more common. When the hernia is severe, it may fall into the scrotum. Therefore, if you have already had surgery, there is no need to worry too much. It will not affect the development of a boy's testicles, and boys typically enter puberty between the ages of 11 and 12, at which point they gradually begin to develop. Moreover, if a hernia occurs, it is better to have surgical treatment as soon as possible. This is because a persistent increase in the size of the hernia sac may lead to incarceration, and over time, it could cause the necrosis of internal organs.