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Anorchia



Male reproductive anatomy
Male reproductive anatomy
Male reproductive system
Male reproductive system


Anorchia

Alternative Names:

Vanishing testes - anorchia; Empty scrotum - anorchia; Scrotum - empty (anorchia)
Treatment:

Treatment includes androgen (male hormone) supplementation, testicular prosthetic implantation, and psychological support.


Expectations (prognosis):

Prognosis is good with treatment.


Complications:

Complications include infertility, psychological problems related to gender, and occasional face, neck, or back abnormalities.


Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if your male child appears to have extremely small or absent testicles or does not appear to be entering puberty during his early teens.




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