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Usually the testicle will descend into the scrotum without any intervention during the first year of life. If this does not occur, the child may receive hormone injections (B-HCG or testosterone) to try to bring the testicle into the scrotum. Surgery (orchiopexy) is the main tre...[read article]

Tests for Undescended Testicle

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body.An ultrasound machine creates images that allow var...  More
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Pelvic ultrasound is a procedure where harmless, high-frequency sound waves are projected into the abdomen. These waves reflect off of the internal structures and c...  More
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Laparoscopy describes a group of operations performed with the aid of a camera placed in the abdomen.The laparoscope was first combined with a video camera in the 1...  More
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Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body.Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic( CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses p...  More
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Medical Procedures for Undescended Testicle

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Testosterone Replacement Therapy
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Surgical Procedures for Undescended Testicle

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Undescended testicle repair is surgery to correct testicles that have not dropped down into the correct position in the scrotum.Orchidopexy; Inguinal orchidopexy; O...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Undescended Testicle

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TESTOSTERONE (tes TOS ter one) is the main male hormone. It supports normal male traits such as muscle growth, facial hair, and deep voice. This medicine is used in...  More
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HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (HYOO muhn kor ee ON ik goe NAD oh troe pin) is a hormone. HCG is used for different reasons in men and women. HCG is used in combinati...  More
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METHYLTESTOSTERONE (meth uhl tes TOS ter one) is a male hormone. This medicine is used to treat low testosterone levels in males. It is also used to treat certain b...  More
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