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Review
. 2007 May;96(5):628-30.
doi: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2007.00238.x.

Efficacy and safety of hormonal treatment of cryptorchidism: current state of the art

Arni V Thorsson  1 , Peter Christiansen, Martin Ritzén
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Review

Efficacy and safety of hormonal treatment of cryptorchidism: current state of the art

Arni V Thorsson et al. Acta Paediatr. 2007 May.

Abstract

Meta-analyses of randomised trials using hCG or GnRH for treatment on testicular descent show in most studies overall efficacy of about 20%, less if retractile testes were excluded. In recent years a number of potentially serious side effects have been reported.

Conclusion: Considering the efficacy and the possible side effects of the hormonal treatment, the general use of hCG and GnRH in the treatment of cryptorchidism cannot be further recommended.

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