Patient's question:
Testicles of unequal size - is surgery necessary?This child has had this condition for some time, and as parents, we are very concerned. We hope the doctor can give us some advice.
Doctor's answer:
The testicles of a normal person are not the same size on both sides. According to statistics, the right side is slightly larger than the left. As long as the size of both sides is within the normal range, it will not affect fertility. Some people have always had one larger and one smaller testicle since childhood. One testicle is small and soft, while the other compensates with hyperplasia, with a very noticeable difference. This is congenital unilateral testicular underdevelopment. In summary, if the difference between the two testicles is not significant and both are within the normal size range, it will not affect fertility. If one is smaller and the other is normal, fertility may be slightly lower, but it is still possible to conceive. When one testicle is excessively large or small, it is necessary to consider whether a disease is present and seek medical attention promptly for examination and treatment at the urology department.