22/06/2025
Hypospadias is a congenital condition in males where the opening of the urethra is not located at the tip of the p***s but instead is found on the underside. This condition can vary in severity, and the location of the urethral opening can be anywhere along the shaft of the p***s, or even at the base near the sc***um.
# # # Key Points:
- **Causes**: The exact cause is not known, but it is thought to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
- **Symptoms**: The primary symptom is the abnormal location of the urethral opening. Other symptoms may include a downward curve of the p***s (chordee) and issues with urination.
- **Diagnosis**: Typically diagnosed at birth during a physical examination.
- **Treatment**: Surgical repair is often performed, usually before the child is 18 months old, to create a normal urethral opening and to correct any curvature.
