Hypospadias: Is a birth abnormality in

Hypospadias is a birth abnormality in which the opening of the urethra is not at the tip of the penis. It may be located along the penis or on the scrotum. Hypospadias (hi-poe-SPAY-dee-us) is a condition that happens as the unborn baby, called a fetus, develops in the womb. The opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis instead of at the tip. The urethra is the tube that drains urine from the bladder and out of the body. Modern hypospadias surgery results in a penis that works well and looks normal (or nearly normal). Many surgeons leave a small tube ("catheter" or “stent”) in the penis for a few days after surgery to keep urine from touching the fresh repair. Hypospadias is a congenital condition where the urethra and foreskin don’t develop properly in a baby’s penis. Learn about the types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of hypospadias and how it can affect fertility and sexual function.