Overview
Diagnosis
Diagnosis involves determining whether a testicle located outside the scrotum is retractile or undescended. During the exam, the doctor identifies the testicle’s position in the groin and gently attempts to guide it into the scrotum. Your son may be asked to lie down, sit or stand. For toddlers, sitting with the soles of the feet touching and knees pointed outward can make it easier to locate and move the testicle.
A retractile testicle moves into the scrotum with ease and does not quickly move back up. If the testicle returns immediately to its original position in the groin, it is more likely an undescended testicle.
Treatment
Retractile testicles do not require surgery or medical treatment. In most cases, a retractile testicle descends naturally before or during puberty. A healthcare professional will monitor the position of the testicle through annual evaluations to check whether it remains in the scrotum, continues to be retractile or becomes an ascending testicle.
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