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Is undescended testicle or absence of testicles from birth a problem?
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Congenital absence of a testicle is not usually a problem. But an undescended testicle is a problem that needs to be fixed. If the testicle stays in the abdomen, a condition called cryptorchidism, it can lead to infertility and cancer.
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What causes a man's testicles to stay halfway in his body cavity all the time?
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. Testicles form in the abdomen during fetal development. During the last couple of months of normal fetal development, the testicles gradually descend from the abdomen through a tube-like passageway in the groin (inguinal canal) into the scrotum. With an undescended testicle, that process stops or is delayed. If the testicle hasn't moved into the scrotum by the time your son is 4 months old, the problem probably won't correct itself. Treating an undescended testicle when your son is still a baby might lower the risk of complications later in life, such as infertility and testicular cancer. Older boys - from infants to pre-adolescent boys - who have normally descended testicles at birth might appear to be "missing" a testicle later. This condition might indicate: A retractile testicle, which moves back and forth between the scrotum and the groin and might be easily guided by hand into the scrotum during a physical exam. This is not abnormal and is due to a muscle reflex in the scrotum. An ascending testicle, or acquired undescended testicle, that has "returned" to the groin and can't be easily guided by hand into the scrotum. If you notice any changes in your genitals or are concerned, talk to your doctor. ~Mayo Clinic
Undescended testicle?
DefinitionUndescended testicle occurs when one or both testicles fail to move into the scrotum before birth.Alternative NamesCryptorchidism; Empty scrotum - undescended testes; Scrotum - empty (undescended testes); Monorchism; Vanished testes - undescended; Retractile testesCauses, incidence, and risk factorsUndescended testicles are fairly common in premature infants. They occur in about 3 - 4% of full-term infants. In most cases the testicles descend by the time the child is 9 months old.Once a testicle has been discovered in the scrotum, it is generally considered descended even if it is temporarily pulled back (retracted) on a later examination.Sometimes a condition called retractile testes will develop. In this condition, the health care provider can sometimes locate the testicles and sometimes not.This occurs because of the strength of the muscle reflex (cremasteric reflex) that retracts the testicles and the small size of the testicles before puberty. In this instance, the testicles descend at puberty. This is considered a type of normal. Surgical correction is not needed.Testicles that do not descend by the time the child is 1 year old should be carefully evaluated. Studies suggest that surgery should be done by this age to confirm the diagnosis and to reduce the chances of permanent damage to the testicles.Testicles that do not naturally descend into the scrotum are considered abnormal. These undescended testicles have an increased likelihood of developing cancer, regardless of whether or not they are brought down into the scrotum.Bringing the testicle into the scrotum maximizes sperm production and increases the odds of good fertility. It also allows examination for early detection of testicular cancer.In other cases, such as vanished testis, no testicle may be found, even during a surgical procedure. This may be due to a problem that occurs while the baby was still developing in the mother. It may be present at birth (congenital).SymptomsThere are usually no symptoms, except that the testicle cannot be found in the scrotum (this may be described as an empty scrotum). Adult males with an undescended testicle may have problems with infertility.Signs and testsAn examination confirms that one or both of the testicles are not in the scrotum.The health care provider may or may not be able to feel the undescended testicle in the abdominal wall above the scrotum.TreatmentUsually the testicle will descend into the scrotum without any intervention during the first year of life. If this does not occur, the child may receive hormone injections (B-HCG or testosterone) to try to bring the testicle into the scrotum.Surgery (orchiopexy) is the main treatment. Earlier surgery may prevent irreversible damage to the testicles. This damage can cause infertility.Expectations (prognosis)Most cases get better on their own, without any treatment. Medical or surgical correction of the condition is usually successful.About 5% of patients with undescended testicles do not have testicles that can be found at the time of surgery. This is called a vanished or absent testis.ComplicationsIf one or both testicles do not descend, a man may be infertile later in life. Men who have an undescended testicle at birth are at higher risk of developing testicular cancer in both testes. Surgery to correct the problem may result in damage to the testicle.Calling your health care providerCall your child's health care provider if he appears to have an undescended testicle.Call your provider if you are a male, 15 years or older and you are unsure how to perform testicular self-examination(TSE) to screen for testicular cancer.ReferencesSchneck FX, Bellinger MF. Abnormalities of the testes and scrotum and their surgical management. In: Wein AJ, ed. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 127.Elder JS. Disorders and anomalies of the scrotal contents. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 545.
Can the testicles stop working?
The answer is yes. The testicles can stop working for a number of reasons. Here are just a couple: 1) If a testicle is pushed back into the torso and is not pushed back down into the scrotum, your body's higher temperature will kill your testicle and anything inside of it. 2) A severe blow to the testicles is never fun. Most of the time, a man will be left in a lot of pain. However, he'll usually get back up and wish it had never happened. But if the blow is severe enough to cause damage, this poses a problem. If left untreated, your testicle will die and cease to function.
My chihuahuas weiner wont go back in?
Quit messing with it. The problem is likely an undescended testicle that has some of the veins or vas deferens wrapped around it. This is said to be common according to my vet. They didn't want to correct it to enable breeding, just to neuter the dog, as it is genetically passed on. Strangely the vet form for CKC papers had that vet check the "normal" in all the physical property boxes. Can you see both testicles or does it appear there is only one? That is a strong confirmation fact to support this diagnosis of the problem.
What is the name of a testicle doctor?
frequently sayin that in this case of testicle problem one shoud consult a urologist.
What do I do if one of my testicles go's back into my body?
UPDATE I guess you have sorted out the problem by now, but if not and for future reference I recommend the following solution: Plug in your vacuum cleaner (recommended - Dyson) turn it on to full suction. Place the sucking tube onto the area of where your testicle usually is and allow the suction to help your testicle return to its rightful home. Hope this helps
You can not attract your right testicle to upward but the left testicle is move and you feel lower sensation than left testicle is it a problem?
Any testicle problems should be taken to a doctor. There are many reasons for differences. See the link below.
What does it mean when one side of your balls are bigger?
The answer depends on your meaning of bigger. In general, men tend to have one testicle that is larger than the other.If greatly enlarged, however, it could be caused by a number of things ranging from temporary swelling due to trauma caused to the testicle to there being a tumor on the testicle itself.If you have an enlargement that unusual from how your testicles are normally and suspect there may be a problem. Please call and make an appointment with your doctor for a proper diagnosis and/or referral to a specialist if your doctor deems it necessary.
How do you get rid of swelling testicles?
One common problem that can cause scrotal swelling in men is Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). If you are experiencing swelling in your lower extremities and in the testicles, I would go see a cardiologist, as the problem with the testicles is not from the testicles themselves, but from a problem with the heart. Other problems that could cause testicular swelling would be a testicular torsion (rip inside the testicle), epiditymitis (infection of the sperm duct inside the testicle), and a testicular hernia (part of the testis is protruding from the sac that surrounds them under the skin). These conditions are very painful and may require emergency attention. One reason that could cause swelling in the testicles are tumors (cancerous). These tumors are mainly painless. However, do not be afraid, as just because you may have a tumor, it is not always the case that this tumor is malignant. Sources: nursing student
Will a 30 year old male with only one testicle have problems having children after he marries?
A 30 year old will have no problem having children if he has only one testicle, as long as that single testicle is in good health.
Is there a problem if it don't hurt when my testicles are hit?
how hard are you hitting them?
What is an abnormal result from a scrotal ultrasound?
An abnormal result of an ultrasound of the scrotum may reveal an absent or undescended testicle, an inflammation problem, testicular torsion, a fluid collection, abnormal blood vessels, or a mass.
