Chapter 16 Flashcards
hydrocele
fluid accumulation in the scrotum
varicocele
varicose veins on spermatic cord
orchitis
inflammation of testes
cryptorchidism
hidden testes; don’t descend normally
benign prostatic hyperplasia
increase in cell division - BENIGN
Manifests as enlargement of prostate gland
symptoms of BPH
weak urine flow, urinary hesitancy, frequency, nocturia
Prostatic cancer manifestations
weight loss, back pain
what is the most common cause of death from cancer in men over 75?
prostate cancer
risk factors for prostate cancer
diet high in red meat
high testosterone levels
chronic prostatitis
familial factors
ethnicity (african american)
What type of cell is most common with testicular cancer?
germ cell
what is the main risk factor for testicular cancer?
cryptorchidism (hidden testes)
what age range is most commonly affected by testicular cancer
25-45
What is the most common cause of infertility in men?
varicocele
main cause of orchitis
mumps
prostatitis
inflammation of prostate gland
symptoms of prostatitis
urethral discharge
dysuria
enlarged prostate gland
complications of cryptorchidism
testicular cancer
fertility issues
torsion
inguinal hernia
erectile dysfunction definition
difficulty developing and maintaining full erection during intercourse
causes of ED
stress
chronic diseases
penile diseases or trauma
low testosterone
Treatment for ED
phospodiesterase inhibitors
treatment for BPH
reductase inhibitors
causes of infertility in men
varicocele
sperm deficiency
congenital abnormality
endocrine imbalance
infection of organs
surgical intervention
