What are the long term implications of Hypospadias or Epispadias for my child?
Boys with Hypospadias are more likely to have Undescended Testes. The most common implications of Hypospadias are difficulty urinating. It is difficult for the child to urinate standing as the stream of urine splatters all over the place. The cosmetic appearance of penis in Hypospadias is different from other boys which can be a cause of anxiety. The penis in Hypospadias may be curved which might make it difficult to have sexual intercourse and / or cause painful erections (Priapism). Boys who have Hypospadias are also more prone to urinary tract infections due to a short urethra. Hypospadias may be associated with infertility to some extent as the urethral opening might be too far off on the shaft of the penis and may make it difficult for the semen to be ejaculated in to the vagina. Why is surgical correction of Hypospadias important? It is important to have the corrective surgery for Hypospadias for your child to enable him (as he grows older) to have a normal sexual relationship an
