How much do you know about cryptorchidism and the male reproductive system?

• The male reproductive system includes internal and external parts.
• It produces and transports semen and releases sperm during sex.
• It also makes male sex hormones like testosterone.
• Cryptorchidism is a condition where the testicle is arrested during its descent.
• It affects 0.2% of adult males.
• The exact cause is unknown, but mechanical, genetic, and hormonal factors may play a role.
• Cryptorchidism is asymptomatic but can lead to infertility, inguinal hernia, and an increased risk of testicular malignancy.
• Lab investigations can confirm the absence or presence of a testicle.
• Cryptorchidism is usually unilateral and results in small, firm, and fibrotic testes.
• Surgical correction by orchiopexy should be done by 2 years of age or in the prepubertal period.

Test your knowledge about the male reproductive system and cryptorchidism, a condition where the testicle fails to fully descend. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and potential complications of cryptorchidism, and understand the importance of early diagnosis and surgical correction. Take this quiz and discover how much you know about this common condition affecting 0.2% of adult males.