Chap 17 Reproductive

Question 1

Aging in the reproductive system - 6

Answer 1

Prostate gland enlarges
Number and capability of sperm decreases
Sexual response slows, longer for erection and orgasm
Menopause
Decrease in estrogen and progesterone, osteoporosis, UTI
Vaginal wall becomes drier and thinner

Question 2

STIs - 6

Answer 2

Chlamydia - bacterial, yellow discharge. Antibiotics.
Genital herpes - herpes simplex virus HSV-1/2. Red blisters or sores. Treat with meds, but no cure.
Genital HPV human papillomavirus. Warts or no symptoms, may lead to cervical cancer. No cure, but there is a vaccine.
Gonorrhea - bacterial. Burning urination, yellow/green pus discharge. Antibiotics.
Syphilis - chancre sores on penis, then rashes. Antibiotics.
Trichomoniasis - protozoa. Women green-yellow vaginal discharge. drugs to treat.

Question 3

Cancers - 5

Answer 3

Ovarian
Endometrial
Cervical
Prostate
Testicular

Question 4

Sexual needs/affects of elderly - 7

Answer 4

Illness affecting ability to perform, men and women
ED/impotence
Vaginal atrophy
Fear of inadequate performance
Depression
Lack of privacy
Medications

Question 5

Vaginal irrigation (douche) - 3 + when

Answer 5

Doctor’s order

Vinegar, Baking Soda, Medication

Question 6

Hormones - 3

Answer 6

Male - testosterone in testes

Female - estrogen and progesterone in ovaries