Undescended Testicles and Infertility: A Bibliographic Review
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Abstract
Undescended testicles are the most common congenital
abnormalities of the genitourinary tract. They are classified, in relation
to the absence of the testis in the testicular pouch, as cryptorchid,
ectopic, retractable or absent by agenesis. The ethology is not yet
declared. The occurrence of months occurs up to 3 months in 90%
of the years. Treatment for undescended testicles is almost always
surgical. This tends to minimize the potential damage caused by
exposure to high temperatures of the testicles outside the testicular
pouch. For each month that the testis remains absent from the
scrotum, there is a 2% depletion of germ cells and 1% of Leyding cells,
which corroborates the reduction of fertility in adulthood. Thus, it is
essential to emphasize to parents and pediatricians the importance
of follow-up and intervention of undescended testicles.
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