Should I get my undescended testicle removed?

Question

Hi doctor,

My age is 25. Not married yet. I recently observed I am having cryptorchidism. In scan report, it is revealed that my left testis is in iliac fossa. Doctor told it should be removed from the body. My query is, should it be removed? Or it can be moved to scrotum? And, does single testis cause any problem to my fatherhood? Please help me clarify this.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I want to know the size of the testis. Also, what is the status of opposite testis? Normal and descended completely with normal size? As you are 25 and if your undescended testis is small and atrophy then better remove it. There will be no effect if you remove one testis if the other testis is normal. You can be a father and live normal life. Practically you are on one testis only.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, there is increased risk of causing cancer. 20 times more chances than normal testis. So, there is an increased risk of cancer and function is not present now. So better to remove it.

Thank you.