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Cryptochidism- failure of testes to descend from the abdomen (develop there) to scrotum.
1. surgery or hormones to correct
2. sterility is not fixed
3. testes atrophy, potential site of cancer
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What is the diagnostic term anorchism?
Anorchism is a condition where the genetic male newborn will be missing one or both testicles. Cryptorchism is where the testicles are present, but have not descended from the abdominal cavity.An = noorch = testicle-ism = condition of
What is a bilateral testicular?
The term bilateral means on both sides. So in this phrasing it just means that both testicles have descended from the abdomen into the scrotum. This is what is supposed to happen. It is considered problematic if both testicles have not descended into the scrotum by the time a boy is 1 year old.
How do you know if a male kittens testicles have descended?
Generally the testicles are descended at birth, but if not descended by 6 months then they're probably not going to and it's a sign of a problem. There isn't any really accurate way for a person to check to see if they've descended. To be sure you should have your veterinarian check.
What is the medical term meaning Condition of undescended testicles?
Cryptorchidism is a medical condition wherein the testicles are undescended. Undescended testicles are testicles that don't move lower into the scrotum.
When the testicles had not descended by the time he was 9 months old is called?
Orchiopexy - The repair of an undescended testicle.
When do you castrate a pygmy goat?
When you can feel that both testicles have descended at about 5 to 6 weeks of age.
Do male ferrets have a season?
Yes, the male ferret or Hob's breeding season is in the early spring and summer when the testicles enlarge and descend into the scrotum, the rest of the year the testicles are out of sight. If a hob is trying to breed and the testicles have not descended, the sperm will be infertile.
Why A boy of 3 years has no testicles in the scrotum?
They will be there but they just have not descended. Please take him to a family doctor to check this out to be on the safe side.
Are both testicles used for sexual reproduction?
Yes. But reproduction can happen even it only one has descended into the scrotum after birth. They are both used if a male has had them both descended into the scrotum, but only one is required for reproduction.
Do testicles dropping as a toddler cause illness?
The testicles should be detectable in a boy's scrotum by the age of 1. It is ok if the testicles are retractile (they come in and out of the scrotum), but if your child's testicles have never been found in the scrotum by the end of their first year, you should contact your pediatrician. If the testicles have not descended by the age of 2, it generally needs to be done surgically. If a testicle remains undescended (cryptorchidism), it destroys the functionality of the undescended testicle and increases the risk of testicular cancer.
Can you be pregnant if your boyfriend have small testicles?
Of course! The size of his testicles have nothing to do with it. The only thing that can affect his fertility is the condition of his sperm. a lot of swimmers, active swimmers.
What medical condition could a man have if his testicles always feel cold?
Testicles are supposed to feel colder than the rest of the body. That's why they sit outside in their own sacs.
