title: Cryptorchidism and Fertility.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiology, Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku, Kiinamyllynkatu 4-8, Turku FI-20520, Finland. Electronic address: helena.virtanen@utu.fi.
authors.forename: Helena E
authors.initials: HE
authors.lastname: Virtanen
authors.affiliation: 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.
authors.forename: Jorma
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Toppari
mesh_terms: D003456:Cryptorchidism / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D056126:Orchiopexy / Q000009:adverse effects*
keywords: Acquired cryptorchidism; Congenital cryptorchidism; Germ cell; Paternity; Sperm concentration; Testicular size; Testis