Ch. 55 Male Reproductive Flashcards
What can cause erectile dysfunction?
Antihypertensives
Cyrptorchidism
A condition in which one or both testicles fail to descent into the scrotum by the time of birth
When to do testicular exams
once a month
Are lumps and bumps normal during a testicular exams?
No
Where to do testicular exams?
During the shower
What is testicular torsion
EMERGENCY! Map be cutting off blood supply. Occurs when the spermatic cord twists resulting in partial or complete venous occlusion to the testicle
Testicular torsion s/s
sudden sharp testicular pain
Visible local swelling
N/V
Chills, fever
Phimosis
foreskin becomes so tight, may be impossible to retract in uncircumcised males
Paraphimosis
Foreskin that is pulled back and not replaced
Treatment for phimosis and paraphimosis
Circumcision
Hydrocele
a benign non-tender collection of clear amber fluid within the space of the tunica or along the spermatic cord
Varicocele
A dilation of the veins of the scrotum
Spermatocele
a benign cyst of the epidiymis that is filled with milky substance and sperm
Hypospadias
An abnormal placement of the urethral opening on the ventral surface of the penis
Prostatitis
inflammation of the prostate usually following chlamydia or gonorrhea, E. Coli
Prostatitis s/s
perineal pain, unusual feeling following ejaculation, fever, dysuria, urethral discharge
Erectile dysfunction
inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity
Sildenafil
produces smooth muscle relaxation in the corpus cavernosa
When to take sildenafil?
Take up to one hour before sexual intercourse
Sildenafil s/s
priaprism, hypotension, h/a, flushing, blurred vision
Erection lasting longer than 4 hours
Priapism
Prostate gland has more than usual number of cells
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
S/S of BPH
difficulty starting urine stream
increased urge to void
nocturia
S/S water intoxication
changes in behavior confusion agitation HTN slow bounding pulse Increase systolic and decrease diastolic weakness seizures
