How is cryptorchidism treated in children? Can cryptorchidism be treated conservatively without surgery? Will cryptorchidism descend and heal on its own? After the diagnosis of cryptorchidism in children, it is usually observed until about half a year old, because before half a year old, the testicles may descend to the scrotum on their own, but if they have not descended to the scrotum by half a year old, they basically cannot descend on their own. The most effective treatment is surgery. Since the damage caused by the heat to the cryptorchid is irreversible after the age of 2, the surgery should be done before the age of 2. Hormone (chorionic gonadotropin) treatment is not effective and has side effects, and is generally not recommended.