Question

Cryptorchidism is a condition in which
A. Testis does not descend into the scrotal sac
B. Sperm is not found
C. Male hormones are not reactive
D. Ovaries are removed

Answer 1

Cryptorchidism is a condition typically diagnosed during an examination after birth or at a checkup shortly thereafter. It is an endocrine problem. This condition affects only newborn males.

Complete step by step answer: The testicles gradually move downward to the scrotum the sack that hangs believe usually by the time the baby is born if one or both of the testes does not get into the scrotum by birth the baby has cryptorchidism it is not a painful condition but should be watched closely for several months to see if they do descend on their own if not the baby should be treated during a routine medical examination at the time of birth the doctor will check to see if he or she is able to feel or palpate your infant son’s testicles inside his scrotum if the testicles can be felt they are said to be palpable if not they are non palpable if one or both of the testicles are non palpable they might still be inside the baby's abdomen they could be too small to feel or they might not be there at all it is rare for a testicle to not be there at all a testicle may also be retractable which is different and not considered to be undescended a retractile testicle is one that can sometimes be felt and sometimes not in these cases you may have observed your son's testicles down at sometimes especially when bathing for example and then absent at other times this happens because of a reflex contraction of muscles in the court supporting the testicle that occasionally and temporarily retract the testicle from the scrotum into the groin or abdomen particularly when the child is cold or frightened in this case the testicle descends normally at puberty and surgical correction is not needed the causes of cryptorchidism are not well understood however several factors are associated with an increased risk these include having a close family member like a father or brother with a history of cryptorchidism other risk factors include low birth weight or premature birth if an infant’s testicles have not descended on their own within several months after birth then he should be treated there are several important benefits of treating cryptorchidism these include improving fertility later in life making examinations for testicular cancer much easier and reducing the psychological concerns about the absence of visible testicles.
Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note: Surgery for cryptorchidism is usually performed by the time at the baby’s first birthday or shortly afterward and is often done on an outpatient basis meaning that no overnight hospital stay is required if the baby has other medical problems or if both sides need to be repaired a hospital stay may be necessary the procedure is called an orchiopexy and the baby will be given anesthesia so he sleeps through.