Is undescended testicles in children dangerous?

Ask:

My baby boy is only 2 months old. I observe that his scrotum is very small. Does he have undescended testicles? Can you advise me, doctor?

Hoai Nam ( Hanoi )

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Dr. Duong Ngoc Van, Medlatec General Hospital answered:

The phenomenon of children with cryptorchidism is quite rare, so we often have a subjective mentality and almost do not understand the characteristics and signs of recognition. In fact, there are many signs that help parents detect whether their children have cryptorchidism or not.

When cryptorchidism occurs in children, we usually see underdeveloped scrotum. Cryptorchidism can occur on one side or both sides at the same time.

In addition, undescended testicles often cause tumors to form in the inguinal canal and affect the health of the baby. If the above signs are detected, parents should proactively take their child to the doctor for monitoring and the most accurate conclusion.

This condition needs to be detected and treated before the boy turns 1 year old. This is the golden time to completely treat the undescended testicle condition, while not affecting future reproductive health and the risk of infertility.

If the undescended testicles are detected when a boy enters puberty, the possibility of curing the disease is very low, at this time the male's reproductive health will certainly be negatively affected.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/tinh-hoan-an-o-tre-co-nguy-hiem-192250224195140947.htm