One testicle in a child is usually caused by cryptorchidism, which usually does not work and can lead to decreased fertility, testicular torsion, testicular damage and even testicular malignancy. It needs to be improved by medication and surgery.
Patients with cryptorchidism may have impaired development of germ cells, which affects the quality of sperm and leads to decreased fertility. And they are prone to testicular torsion, painless inguinal mass, lower abdominal pain and other symptoms. It also increases the risk of testicular injury, testicular malignancy and other morbidities, accelerates the speed of testicular atrophy, and in serious cases, it can be life-threatening, affecting the patient’s life expectancy.
Children with cryptorchidism can be injected with chorionic gonadotropin, leuprolide and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor, which can regulate the hormone levels in the patient’s body and make the cryptorchid testis descend into the scrotum. Severe cases can also be treated with testicular descent fixation and testicular autotransplantation.
When a child has one testicle, he needs to be examined in time and cooperate with the doctor for treatment, and should undergo regular review during the treatment period. During the treatment period, regular reviews should be conducted. In normal times, children should also maintain a light diet and a good daily routine, so as to strive for a speedy recovery.