The parent of a newborn male is informed of a condition called cryptorchidism. The HCP states if the condition does not resolve within a few months, surgery will be required before the age of 1 year. The parent asks the nurse why surgery is so important. Which reason does the nurse provide in support of the surgery?

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Lack of correction of cryptorchidism, a condition where one or both of the testes fail to descend into the scrotum, can lead to infertility due to the higher temperatures in the abdomen compared to the scrotum, which can affect sperm production. Surgery, typically an orchiopexy, is recommended to move the undescended testicle into the scrotum to prevent infertility and other complications such as testicular cancer.

The Parent of a Newborn Male Is Informed of a Condition