Question
I was born with only one testicle. Will this affect my growth and development later on?
Answer
A unilateral undescended testicle does not mean there is only one testicle; it simply means that the other testicle has not descended into the scrotum from the abdomen. It is advisable to have an ultrasound examination at a regular hospital’s urology or andrology department. If diagnosed with a unilateral undescended testicle, it is best to undergo surgery before the child’s development to avoid affecting their growth, development, and future fertility. Additionally, an undescended testicle may have a risk of incarceration and necrosis.