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Is cryptorchidism hereditary?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 02/28/2022

Cryptorchidism can have different origins and among them are genetic causes. In addition, there are risk factors such as family history, low birth weight or premature delivery that are associated with an increased likelihood of cryptorchidism.

 Marta Barranquero Gómez
Marta Barranquero Gómez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH).
License: 3316-CV
Embryologist. Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH). License: 3316-CV.