Exam 3 - GU Flashcards
normal scrotum finding
L hangs lower than the R
what is the prostate gland
in front of anterior wall of rectum, 2cm behind symphysis pubis
when does puberty begin for boys and how long does it last?
9.5-13.5 y/o
lasts 2-5 years
first sign of puberty for boys
enlargement of testes
pubic hair
increase in penis size
tanner stage 1 - boys
prepubertal genitalia
tanner stage 2 - boys
enlargement of testes, scrotum
no enlargement of penis
tanner stage 3 - boys
penis begins to enlarge (length, then diameter)
testes, scrotum continue to enlarge
tanner stage 4 - boys
testes, scrotum continue to enlarge
penis continues to lengthen
enlargement of glans
tanner stage 5 - boys
genitalia of adult size, proportion
when does sperm production being to decrease?
around 40 y/o
when does testosterone begin to decrease?
after 30
decrease in testosterone results in what changes?
decrease in pubic hair, penis size scrotal hangs lower, less rugae pendulous scrotum testes decrease in size, less firm to palpation prostate gland beings to enlarge
benefits of circumcision
lower risk for STI, genital ulcer disease in males; reduce risk for contracting HIV through heterosexual contact
decrease risk for bacterial vaginosis and trich in females
highest ethnic ground for prostate cancer
African Americans
prostate cancer risk factors
increased age
African ancestry
family hx
inherited - BRCA 1, BRCA 2
urgency incontinence
sudden loss
stress incontinence
involuntary loss d/t physical straining such as laughing, coughing
weak pelvic floor muscles
what plays a role in UTI in younger males?
constipation
what is a predisposition to kidney stones
family hx
what can cause an increase risk for penile cancer?
10+ partners
meds that can cause ED
anti-depressants
HTN meds
meds that can lead to increase penile blood flow
nitro
imdur
isosorbide
Cialia
male positioning for prostate exam
L lateral decubitus
standing
litotomy
scrotal edema may indicate…
CHF
renal failure
local inflammation/infection
what is cryptorchidism?
absent testes
cryptorchidism increases the risk for
testicular cancer
what is tosion
twisting of the spermatic cord
medical emergency