What is Undescended Testis? By Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh #nuhospitals #testis #drprasanna #urology #healthawareness #healthtalks #menhealth | NU Hospitals

An undescended testis is a condition in which one or both testicles haven’t moved into their normal position. In this video, Dr. Nandhini G, Senior consultant Pediatric surgeon and urologist, Anna Nagar, Chennai, explains what it is, the different types, and the steps parents can take to ensure timely treatment and healthy development for their child. Call 08045234445 or visit our website to connect with our doctor: https://www.rainbowhospitals.in/all/doctor/chennai/annanagar/children-care-hospi

👉Cryptorchidism, or undescended testis, is a condition in which one or both testicles fail to move into the scrotum before birth. 👉It affects 2–4% of full-term boys and is more common in premature infants. 👉Many testes descend naturally within the first 3–6 months. If descent has not occurred by 6 months, treatment is recommended. The main risks of untreated cryptorchidism include reduced fertility, increased testicular cancer risk, inguinal hernia, and testicular torsion. 👉Diagnosis is prim