Patient's question:
After my son was born, it was found that he had undescended testicles. After receiving injections, they descended after two months. Later, it was discovered that he had retracted testicles, where the penis retracts, leaving only the foreskin visible. It only comes out during urination. Should he have surgery? If he doesn't want surgery, are there other methods? Could having had undescended testicles affect fertility?First follow-up question: I want to ask that when the penis retracts inside, only the foreskin is visible. It only comes out during stretching or urination. Should he have surgery? If he doesn't want surgery, are there other methods? Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
Cryptorchidism in children requires surgery; at least for now, there is no other method available. Without surgery, it is very easy for it to develop into testicular cancer. The surgery specifically involves bringing the testicle down from above into the scrotum because staying up there results in high temperatures, which can lead to infertility. It must be done early; if delayed, it will result in infertility. Now that he is two years old, it should be done soon.