Hormonal treatment

Hormonal treatment is a way to help the undescended testicle move down into the scrotum on its own.

Hormonal treatments aren’t the standard way to treat undescended testicles, but they can be used in some cases. They are often suggested for boys with both testicles undescended to help protect fertility and help the testicles move down naturally.

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Last updated: January 2025