Question
My son is almost one year old, but his right testicle has not descended. Examination shows that it is located in the inguinal canal and is underdeveloped. How should it be treated?
Answer
Cryptorchidism treatment can be divided into hormone therapy and surgical treatment. Hormone therapy primarily uses HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) to stimulate the Leydig cells to secrete an adequate amount of testosterone, prompting the testicle to descend. There is a chance for the undescended testicle to descend into the scrotum within the first six months after birth. After six months, hormone therapy should be considered. The optimal treatment age is within 2 years old.