Question
Does a child’s right-side cryptorchidism affect future fertility? How should it be treated?
Answer
If a child is diagnosed with cryptorchidism, medication can be initially tried to encourage the descent of the testicles. If the testicles have not descended by the age of two, surgical treatment is necessary. The normal developmental environment for cryptorchidism is within the scrotum, slightly below body temperature, while a high-temperature environment for cryptorchidism may lead to testicular inflammation or even malignant changes, which can indeed affect future fertility. Therefore, surgery is necessary, but it is usually recommended to be performed after the age of two.