Boys born with cryptochidism, or undescended testicles, are at higher risk for testicular cancer. A meta-analysis shows that boys born with one or both testicles undescended are three times as likely to develop the cancer.
It is possible that the testes that do not descend are abnormal, which may be the reason why it is more likely to develop cancer. Doctors usually recommend surgery for boys between 6-18 months old to correct the problem. The reason for the surgery is to avoid any fertility issues. Since the testes remain in the body, the temperature is too hot and can cause fertility issues.
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It is possible that the testes that do not descend are abnormal, which may be the reason why it is more likely to develop cancer. Doctors usually recommend surgery for boys between 6-18 months old to correct the problem. The reason for the surgery is to avoid any fertility issues. Since the testes remain in the body, the temperature is too hot and can cause fertility issues.
For the full article, visit http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/50001328/ns/health-mens_health/.
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