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Cryptorchidism refers to the absence of one or both testes from the scrotum due to undescended testicles before birth. Though the problem usually resolves itself within the first few months of life, a surgery can be performed to relocate the testicles into the scrotum.
How do members experience cryptorchidism?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with cryptorchidism*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for cryptorchidism*
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Cryptorchidism refers to the absence of one or both testes from the scrotum due to undescended testicles before birth. Though the problem usually resolves itself within the first few months of life, a surgery can be performed to relocate the testicles into the scrotum.
Common symptoms reported by people with cryptorchidism
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for cryptorchidism
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Compare treatments taken by people with cryptorchidism
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have cryptorchidism through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with cryptorchidism? Members in the forum might have the answers.