Hypospadias is one of the most common congenital anomalies of the penis. One of 125 up to one of 300 boys have hypospadias.

The term ‘hypospadias’ was first used by Galen (130 to 199 AD.) Hypo means under and spadon means split . Simple definition of hypospadias is abnormal urethral opening on the ventral (lower) face of the penis, the scrotum or perineum (the urethra normally opens as a vertical fissure on the tip of the penis).

Most often the diagnosis of hypospadias is established after birth. Prenatal diagnosis is rarely possible and it,s not not a reason for abortion.
The fact that a child has hypospadias doesn’t mean an increased risk of hypospadias is the next child of his family . Hypospadias usually occurs sporadically. Rarely there are families with genetic predisposition. In these families many members (grandfather, father, uncle, etc..) has hypospadias. In these cases, more children from the same family may be affected