General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
An undescended testicle remains along its route towards the scrotum. This differs from a testicle outside that route or a mobile testicle that temporarily moves upwards.
Absence of pain does not remove the need for assessment: diagnosis relies on examination. After detection at birth, the doctor regularly checks descent during the first months.
The doctor assesses the testicle’s position, size and consistency. Further investigations are not routine when only one side is affected and the testicle can be felt.
Both sides being affected, an impalpable testicle or other abnormalities may require additional investigations. Bring earlier reports to clarify what has already been found.
When surgery is indicated, orchidopexy brings the testicle into the scrotum and fixes it there. The surgeon explains timing and whether its position requires one or several operations.
Follow-up continues after surgery. Fever, significant pain or scrotal swelling require medical advice; clarify the planned checks and ask the doctor how to monitor the testicle’s position.
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