Patient's question:
The child is 10 years old this year and accidentally discovered that the testicle was not inside the scrotum.Doctor's answer:
Surgery before the age of two has little impact on the testicular spermatogenic function. It will significantly affect it if performed after the age of four, and it will severely affect it if performed after the age of eight. If it is performed after the age of twelve, even surgery cannot restore the testicular spermatogenic function. Therefore, it is best to perform orchiopexy (surgical descent of undescended testes) before the age of two.As everyone knows, testicular malformation causes significant harm to patients, so it is important to seek treatment as soon as possible. In daily life, attention should be paid to dietary issues—prioritize a light diet and avoid foods. Additionally, regular follow-up appointments may be necessary if needed.