Patient's question:
The child is four years old. One of the testicles has not fully descended into the scrotum and is slightly higher; it can be felt with the hand. The sizes of both sides are roughly the same. Should surgery be performed in this case?Doctor's answer:
The child is four years old, and one of the testicles has not descended into the scrotum. It is necessary to go to the hospital for a thorough examination and have surgery promptly. If the testicle has not descended by the age of one, medication can be used. If it has not descended by the age of two, surgery can be performed. By the age of four, if the testicle has not descended, it will interfere with future testicular growth and development, leading to reduced fertility. If it has not descended by the age of eight, it will severely interfere with future fertility. It is recommended to go to a regular hospital for a thorough examination and have surgery for the child promptly, as delaying further will affect fertility. During treatment, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment.