My 5-year-old son's testes are not in the scrotum. Is it serious and what should I do about it?
Probably your little son has cryptorchidism - it is a stoppage of the testicle while descending into the scrotum. This requires urgent consultation with a pediatric surgeon who, after examining the child, will decide on the treatment. Defective testicular descending is not only a cosmetic defect, but is associated with the inhibition of spermatogenesis and significantly increases the incidence of testicular cancer.
Remember that our expert's answer is informative and will not replace a visit to the doctor.
prof. dr. Barbara Darewicz, MD, PhDUrologist, sexologist. Reception in Białystok, ul. Święty Rocha 12/14 (appointments can be made by phone 0604 484 014).
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