In a message dated 28/2/2000 10:25:36 AM, devon@... writes:

<<devon turned 7 on 26 dec and we have noticed that his tesicles have not
dropped.........the doc did say that we would have to go for an ultra sound
and perhaps a
small operation ...
Then Alec said:
>Do the operation. It is minor, as operations go. Undescended testicles can

carry a higher risk of cancer, later.<

My non AS son had the operation when he was 4, for the same reasons as Alec
mentioned....and also psychologically when older, sports changing
rooms...they recommended it was done before he started school.
We were also told that if left up inside as he grows older, it could become
blocked, there could be extreme pain.
It is all a long time ago...he doesnt even remember it. They have to stay
quiet for a few days, that might not be so easy!!
Rosemary