Can Polyorchidism Cause Infertility?

Polyorchidism was considered to have caused spermatogenic dysfunction and male infertility. We performed right high orchiectomy and simultaneous testicular sperm extraction

on the same testis. To our knowledge, this is the first case of testicular sperm extraction performed for patients with polyorchidism.

Does polyorchidism affect fertility?

Does polyorchidism affect fertility? Fertility is often unaffected by polyorchidism. For example, in a 2010 study , a father of three children informed his doctor about a painless mass in his scrotum. Imaging tests were done, but no further treatment was deemed necessary, as there were no related health concerns.

How do you treat polyorchidism?

Because polyorchidism is very uncommon, there is no standard treatment for the condition. Prior to advances in ultrasound technology, it was common practice to remove the supernumerary testicle.