Does cryptorchidism affect puberty?

Pubertal development seemed unaffected in boys with mild as well as severe cryptorchidism. In conclusion, hypospadias may be associated with delayed pubertal development, but pubertal development seems unaffected by cryptorchidism.

What are the long term consequences of cryptorchidism?

Cryptorchidism, especially bilateral, is associated with impaired spermatogenesis and endocrine function and increases the risk of testicular cancer.

Can people with cryptorchidism have children?

How Much Does It Affect Fertility? Men with one undescended testicle can still have children, but their fertility is lower than normal by roughly half. If they have surgery to correct it, especially when younger, their fertility is about the same as if they never had a problem.

How can cryptorchidism lead to male infertility?

The main reasons for infertility in men with a history of cryptorchidism treated by orchidopexy are maldevelopment of the testes and an improper environment for the normal development of the testes, hyperthermia, and antisperm antibodies.

What causes cryptorchidism?

Experts believe that most cases of undescended testicles occur when a combination of genetics, maternal health, and some environmental factors disrupt the hormones, cause physical changes, and interrupt the nerve activity involved in the testicles’ development.

What is the meaning of Orchidopexy?

Orchiopexy (or orchidopexy) is a surgery to move an undescended (cryptorchid) testicle into the scrotum and permanently fix it there. Orchiopexy typically also describes the surgery used to resolve testicular torsion.

Does cryptorchidism cause erectile dysfunction?

When present, hormonal etiologies of ED can include Klinefelter’s syndrome (KS), congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (CHH), acquired hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (AHH) and cryptorchidism.

What is the difference between orchiopexy and orchidopexy?

Orchiopexy (or orchidopexy) is a surgery to move and/or permanently fix a testicle into the scrotum. While orchiopexy typically describes the operation to surgically correct an undescended testicle, it is also used to resolve testicular torsion.