What are undescended testicles?

Also known as: cryptochidism.

Typically by the age of 9 months, an infant boy’s testicles will descend from inside the body into the scrotum. If this does not occur, it is known as undescended testicles.

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Reviewed by: Andrew S Labbie, MD

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