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Urology (Expert Forum)
No testicles
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Aug 05, 2005 12:00AM
, Aug 05, 2005 12:00AM
Normally there are two approaches to this situation (known as cryptorchidism) - a hormonal or surgical approach.
Treatment is normally needed for this condition, because it is associated with hernia, testicular cancer, infertility and torsion. It can occur in 4 percent of males.
The decision of hormonal therapy versus surgery cannot be made in this forum without knowing more information. However, I would discuss these options with your personal physician, and consider a referral to a pediatric urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
Treatment is normally needed for this condition, because it is associated with hernia, testicular cancer, infertility and torsion. It can occur in 4 percent of males.
The decision of hormonal therapy versus surgery cannot be made in this forum without knowing more information. However, I would discuss these options with your personal physician, and consider a referral to a pediatric urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
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