Keep Factually independent

Whether you agree or disagree with our analysis, these conversations matter for democracy. We don't take money from political groups - even a $5 donation helps us keep it that way.

Loading...Time left: ...
Loading...Goal: $500

Fact check: Is hitler have only 1 testical

Checked on June 19, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The question about Hitler having only one testicle has been the subject of historical investigation, with mixed evidence from medical records and historical sources.

Supporting evidence includes:

  • A 1923 medical document showing Hitler suffered from "right-side cryptorchidism," a condition where a testicle fails to descend into the scrotum [1] [2] [3]
  • Prison records from Landsberg that documented unilateral cryptorchidism, specifically an undescended right testicle [4]
  • Analysis by historians Jonathan Mayo and Emma Craigie in their book "Hitler's Last Day: Minute by Minute" indicating Hitler had genital abnormalities including an undescended testicle [5]

Contradicting evidence includes:

  • Hitler's childhood doctor stated his genitals were "completely normal" [6] [7]
  • Some historians have concluded that Soviet autopsy reports claiming Hitler was monorchid may be fabrications [1]
  • Recent British documentaries have dismissed the story as potentially unfounded [5]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks important medical and historical context:

  • Cryptorchidism doesn't necessarily mean having only one testicle - it specifically refers to an undescended testicle, which may still be present but not in the normal position [1] [2] [3]
  • The claim may have originated as wartime propaganda rather than medical fact, with the story potentially being an "urban myth" [5]
  • There are additional reported genital abnormalities beyond the testicle issue, including a rare condition called penile hypospadias [5]
  • The Soviet autopsy reports that supported the monorchism claim have been questioned by historians as potentially fabricated [1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question presents the claim as a simple yes/no matter when the reality is more complex:

  • Oversimplification: The question doesn't distinguish between having one testicle versus having an undescended testicle [1] [2]
  • Lack of source consideration: The question doesn't acknowledge that this claim may stem from wartime propaganda or urban legends rather than verified medical facts [5]
  • Missing contradictory evidence: The question doesn't account for medical professionals who examined Hitler and found his genitals to be normal [6] [7]
  • Historical context ignored: The question fails to consider that some supporting evidence, particularly Soviet reports, may have been politically motivated fabrications [1]

The most accurate answer appears to be that Hitler likely had cryptorchidism (an undescended testicle) rather than literally having only one testicle, though even this remains disputed among historians and medical experts.

Want to dive deeper?
What are the historical sources for Hitler's medical condition?
Did Hitler's alleged monorchism affect his mental health or behavior?
How did Hitler's medical records become public knowledge?
Is there any evidence that Hitler's condition was related to a war injury?
How did the rumor about Hitler's testicle become a popular myth?