Patient's question:
My mom never mentioned this to me before. After entering high school and living in a dorm, I realized that I only had one testicle, while everyone else had two. What should I do? Am I disabled? I'm very proud and didn't want to ask my mom why this happened to me. I just wanted to know if it would affect my future marriage.Doctor's answer:
Under normal circumstances, a male has two testicles. If only one side has a testicle, the other side is likely to have an undescended testicle. This requires prompt medical examination to determine the condition. If it is present, surgical intervention may be necessary. Of course, if it is indeed congenital underdevelopment with only one testicle, but if that testicle functions normally, it has little impact on normal sexual function and fertility. Male urological diseases tend to recur, requiring long-term medication. Moreover, male patients should seek treatment at professional and reputable hospitals as soon as possible, and treatment should be considered based on the examination results.