Why is my baby's testicles small?

Many parents will find that their baby's testicles are small. Some people think it is no big deal, but if the baby's testicles are small and underdeveloped for a long time, it should be taken seriously enough. Do not neglect such problems. So what is the matter with the baby's small testicles? What are the reasons for this situation? If it is a serious problem, you need to see a doctor in time.

For infants and children from birth to 1-2 years old, the testicles are in a relatively static development period, generally 1 to 4 ml. After the age of 12, men enter puberty and their testicles increase in size rapidly. By the age of 18, 60% to 70% of men have reached more than 16.5 ml. It is recommended that you visit the reproductive infection specialist of our hospital in time, conduct relevant examinations under the guidance of the doctor, make a clear diagnosis, and receive timely treatment to avoid delaying the disease.

One is congenital testicular dysplasia, also known as seminiferous tubule dysgenesis. The other is congenital adrenal hyperplasia. In addition to these two common congenital causes, there are also many cases of testicles of different sizes caused by acquired factors.

For example, trauma to one side of the testicle or the mumps virus is also one of the important reasons for one testicle being larger than the other. In addition, some people mistake other lesions in the scrotum for one testicle being larger than the other.

Some people also mistake inguinal oblique hernia, varicocele, epididymal tuberculosis, epididymitis, etc. for testicular enlargement, because these diseases sometimes also manifest as one side of the scrotum being larger than the other side. It is recommended to go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment, identify the cause, and treat it as soon as possible.

There are many reasons why a baby has small testicles, especially the genetic factors mentioned above, as well as acquired factors, which can cause this situation. As a parent, you should observe your child's every move in time. Once something is wrong, you must pay attention to it and seek medical attention as soon as possible.