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Anorchia

Alternative Names: Vanishing testes - anorchia; Empty scrotum - anorchia; Scrotum - empty (anorchia) Treatment: Treatment includes androgen (male hormone) supplementation, testicular prosthetic implantation, and psychological support. Expectations (prognosis): Text Continues Below Prognosis is good with treatment. Complications: Complications include infertility, psychological problems related to gender, and occasional face, neck, or back abnormalities. Calling your health care provider: Call your health care provider if your male child appears to have extremely small or absent testicles or does not appear to be entering puberty during his early teens.

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