Learning about undescended testicles:

• What is an undescended testicle?
• Are there different types of undescended testicles?
• What hormone tests can check for an undescended testicle?
• What is a retractile testicle?
• What is an absent or malformed testicle?

Getting treatment:

• When is hormone therapy used for an undescended testicle?
• What surgery can be done?
• What is a testicular prosthesis?

Ongoing concerns:

• Can it cause infertility?
• What is the risk for getting testicular cancer?

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