Cryptorchidism
Hi , is anyone of y'all familiar with cryptochordism? Do comment RVSP
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Hi , is anyone of y'all familiar with cryptochordism? Do comment RVSP
Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Fertility & Reproductive Health Support Group.
An undescended testicle (cryptorchidism) is a testicle that hasn't moved into its proper position in the bag of skin hanging below the penis (scrotum) before birth. Usually just one testicle is affected, but about 10 percent of the time both testicles are undescended.
An undescended testicle is uncommon in general, but common among baby boys born prematurely.
The vast majority of the time, the undescended testicle moves into the proper position on its own, within the first few months of life. If your son has an undescended testicle that doesn't correct itself, surgery can relocate the testicle into the scrotum.
Read more here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/undescended-testicle/symptoms-causes/syc-20351995
@leewuxiban200, is this something that you and your family is experiencing?
I ask that someone say a prayer for me. I've suffered from Cryptochidism since birth and it has reeked hell on my life.
My son is 11 and I noticed 2 undescended testicles.He is going to have a surgery on Tuesday but I'm afraid of infertility in his future.Do you know any success story who has undescended testicles and still became father.
Thank you
@klodi, orchiopexy is the most common surgery to fix a single undescended testicle. It has a success rate of nearly 100%. Most of the time, the risk of fertility problems goes away after surgery for a single undescended testicle. Surgery with two undescended testicles is more complex, but still hopeful for improving fertility. Surgery also might lower the risk of testicular cancer, but it doesn't get rid of the risk.
These are good questions to ask your son's surgeon. Did your son have surgery? How is he doing?
Yes he had surgery 4 days ago .He is fine but I am so bad thinking about his future especially The Fertilily.
Thank you for your advice