What harm does cryptorchidism have?

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In recent years, the incidence rate of cryptorchidism has been increasing. It is more and more common. Cryptorchidism is a malformation state of bilateral or unilateral testicles which does not descend into the scrotum, which seriously affects the healthy development of male friends. I think some people may also understand that this disease has a great impact on male fertility, so the harm of this disease is also quite great. So what is the harm of cryptorchidism? Let me share with you.

What harm does cryptorchidism have?

First, cryptorchidism may cause infertility. Generally speaking, the temperature of scrotum is 2 ~ 3 ℃ lower than human body temperature, which is one of the important conditions to ensure sperm production.

Second, testicular trauma. The testis located in the inguinal region is shallow, and the posterior wall of inguinal region is harder and less elastic than scrotum, so it lacks buffering ability and is easy to be damaged by trauma, even testicular torsion and necrosis.

Third: the probability of malignant transformation is increased. The probability of cryptorchidism canceration is 20-50 times higher than that of normal people.

matters needing attention

Patients with cryptorchidism caused by psychological inferiority and infertility after marriage, will bring some mental trauma to patients and their families.