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　　Cryptorchidism refers to a condition in which one or both of the testes fail to descend normally into the scrotum by birth, remaining instead in the inguinal canal or abdominal cavity. This condition may be associated with genetic factors, congenital developmental abnormalities, hormonal imbalances, gynecological inflammation, or gynecological surgeries. If symptoms of cryptorchidism are present, prompt medical consultation and treatment by a qualified physician are recommended. The causes are analyzed as follows:

　　1. Genetics: Some patients with cryptorchidism have a clear family history, suggesting that genetic factors may contribute to its occurrence. If direct relatives of the child have a history of cryptorchidism, the likelihood of future generations developing the condition may increase.

　　2. Congenital developmental abnormalities: Cryptorchidism may result from congenital developmental defects. During embryonic development, the normal descent of the testes may be obstructed, causing them to remain in the inguinal canal or abdominal cavity.

　　3. Hormonal imbalances: Abnormal hormone levels in males, such as insufficient secretion of gonadotropins, may also lead to cryptorchidism.

　　4. Gynecological inflammation: Gynecological infections may alter the pelvic environment in pregnant women, potentially interfering with the normal descent of the fetal testes and resulting in cryptorchidism at birth.

　　5. Gynecological surgery: Procedures such as induced abortion or curettage may damage pelvic tissue structures, increasing the risk of fetal cryptorchidism and leading to undescended testes at birth.

　　For severe cases of cryptorchidism or when fertility is affected, surgical intervention may be considered. Surgical options include orchiopexy (testicular fixation) and orchiectomy (removal of the testis). After surgery, it is important to keep the surgical site clean and dry to prevent infection.