Cryptorchidism: Symptoms, Causes, and Complications

Max Lab05 May, 2025Health

Cryptorchidism is a medical condition characterized by the absence of one or both testicles in the scrotum. This occurs when the testicle fails to descend during fetal development. Typically, testicles form in the abdomen and move into place before birth. When this process doesn't happen, it leads to what many refer to as undescended testis.