Cryptorchidism and Fertility

Helena E Virtanen; Jorma Toppari

doi:10.1016/j.ecl.2015.07.013

Cryptorchidism and Fertility

Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 2015 Dec;44(4):751-60. doi: 10.1016/j.ecl.2015.07.013. Epub 2015 Sep 10.

Authors

Helena E Virtanen¹, Jorma Toppari²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Physiology, Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku, Kiinamyllynkatu 4-8, Turku FI-20520, Finland. Electronic address: helena.virtanen@utu.fi.
² Department of Physiology, Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku, Kiinamyllynkatu 4-8, Turku FI-20520, Finland; Department of Pediatrics, Turku University Hospital, Kiinamyllynkatu 10, Turku FI-20520, Finland.

PMID: 26568490
DOI: 10.1016/j.ecl.2015.07.013

Abstract

Congenital cryptorchidism, that is, undescended testis, is one of the most common urogenital abnormalities observed in newborn boys. In addition to the congenital form, there is also acquired form of cryptorchidism. Fertility potential of patients with cryptorchidism has been evaluated by testicular histology and volume, semen quality, reproductive hormone levels, time to conception, and paternity rates. Cryptorchidism is associated with abnormalities in testicular development, and early treatment is recommended to optimize the fertility potential of the patients.

Keywords: Acquired cryptorchidism; Congenital cryptorchidism; Germ cell; Paternity; Sperm concentration; Testicular size; Testis.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Cryptorchidism / surgery*
Humans
Infertility, Male / etiology*
Male
Orchiopexy / adverse effects*