I. definition
Undescended testicle is birth defect condition, baby boy born with this condition usually self corrected within six months after birth. If the testicles are not descended themselves, then surgery is required
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II. Types of undescended testicles
1. True undescended testes
The test is in the normal rout of descent, but for what ever reason, they can not descent to the scrotum
2. retractile testes
It is caused by over active abnormal muscles. leading to testes elevating. This type of problem usually occurs between age from 3 - 6.
3. Ectopic testes
The testes are found outside the normal route of descending into scrotum.
III. Causes
The causes of undescended testicles are unknown, premature baby is found to be high risk for this problem.
IV. How Conventional Surgery helps to treat Undescended testicle
Man who has undescended testicle surgery may have low sperm count that may effect fertility.
1. Place testes in the normal route
Many doctors suggests that children with undescended testicles may be required surgery to put his testis before second birthday in the normal route for natural testis descendant.
2. Hormone therapy and surgery
If both testicles are undescended, Some doctors may suggest both surgery ( By putting the testicles into the scrotum) and hormonal medication GnRH or hCG or both.
Unfortunately, if undescended testicles are found to bed damage or injured, it may cause hormone imbalance and infertility.
V. Risks
Surgical risk if surgery is required
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