Classically, treatment is surgical, orchidopexy being performed ideally at around the age of one, and hopefully before the third year.
If undescended testes are noted at the baby check, the mother should be informed. She should then point out this finding at later checks, and seek advice regarding surgery at around the first birthday.
Hormonal treatment with gonadotrophins, may be indicated if:
It is given at about 8 years of age as a once only course.
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