HLTH male and female disorders, and STIs Flashcards
the scrotal sac
is continuous with the perineum and has a muscle layer and fascia
semen volume
2-5 mL, containing 100-200 million sperm
FSH role in males
initiates spermatogenesis
LH role in males
stimulates testosterone production by the interstitial cells
roles of testosterone
maturation of sperm, development of secondary sex characteristics, protein metabolism, and skeletal muscle development
epispadias
is a congenital defect in which there is an urethral opening on the dorsal surface of the penis, proximal to the glans; can lead to incontinence, infections, and exstrophy of the bladder
exstrophy of the bladder
is a failure of the abdominal wall to form across the midline and is associated with epispadias
hypospadias
is a congenital defect in which this is an urethral opening on the ventral surface of the penis and is more severe than epispadias; can lead to chordee (ventral curvature of the penis)
chordee
is a ventral curvature of the penis and is associated with hypospadias
peyronie’s disease
is a condition resulting from the development of fibrous scar tissue on the penis that may cause pain and/or a bend, interfering with sex and causing erectile dysfunction
causes of peyronie’s disease
is often due to injury, but can also be disorders of the CT or hereditary
cryptorchidism
occurs when one or both of the testes fail to descend into their normal position during the latter part of pregnancy; can be in the abdominal cavity or an abnormal position (called ectopic testis); in many cases spontaneous descent will happen during the first few years
causes of cryptorchidism
hormonal abnormalities, a short spermatic cord, or a small inguinal canal
complication of cryptorchidism
the seminiferous tubules degenerate and spermatogenesis is impaired, causing infertility; can also lead to testicular cancer
hydrocele
occurs when excessive fluid accumulates in potential space between the layers of the tunica vaginalis
causes of hydrocele
can be congenital when peritoneal fluid accumulates in the scrotum, when the processes of the tunica vaginalis remain open in an inguinal hernia, or can be from injury, infection, or a tumor
spermatocele
is a cyst containing fluid and sperm that develops between the testis and the epididymis outside of the tunica vaginalis; this may be related to an abnormality of the tubules
varicocele
is a dilated vein of the spermatic cord, usually on the left side and develops following puberty due to a lack of valves in the veins, causing backflow of blood and an increase in pressure; if serious, this can lead to infertility
torsion of the testis
occurs when the testis rotate on the spermatic cord, compressing the vessels, causing ischemia to develop and the testis swell
category 1 of prostatitis
acute bacterial
category 2 of prostatitis
chronic bacterial
category 3 of prostatitis
nonbacterial
category 4 of prostatitis
asymptomatic inflammatory
prostatitis
is an ascending infection and inflammation of the testis that has many causes (4 categories) and is associated with UTIs;
prostatodynia
means painful prostate
acute bacterial prostatitis apperance and urine characteristics
causes a tender, soft, and swollen gland, and urine often contains microorganisms
nonbacterial prostatitis apperance and urine characteristics
is confirmed by leukocytes in the urine and the prostate gland usually isn’t enlarged
chronic prostatitis apperance
prostate is slightly enlarged, irregular, and firm due to fibrosis tissue
acute bacterial prostatitis cause
usually is an ascending infection from the urethra from E coli
chronic bacterial prostatitis cause
recurrent infection from E coli
risk factors for developing bacterial prostatitis
UTIs, benign prostatic hypertrophy, STDs like gonorrhea, and sometimes through systemic circulation spread
signs of prostatitis
dysuria, frequency, urgency, lower back pain, fever, chills, and obstruction of urine flow; in nonbacterial, the systemic signs are less marked
balanitis
is a fungal infection of the glans penis that is transmitted during sex and common in uncircumcised men
balanitis causative organsim
candida albicans
signs of balanitis
vesicles that develop into patches, itching, and burning
epididymitis
is inflammation of the epididymis
orchitis
is inflammation of the testis
epididymo-orchitis
is inflammation of both the epididymis and the testis and is caused by both bacteria and viruses
causative agents of epididymo-orchitis
before sexual activity it often is E coli and during sexual activity it is often gonorrhea or chlamydia
benign prostatic hypertrophy
is hyperplasia of the prostate with formation of nodules around the urethra and is present in 50% of men 65+, leading to compression of the urethra
cause of benign prostatic hypertrophy
imbalance between estrogen and testosterone associated with aging
signs of benign prostatic hypertrophy
enlarged prostate, incomplete emptying (leads to frequency), reduced stream, frequent infections, and a distended bladder
most common type of prostate cancer
adenocarcinomas arising from tissue near the surface of the gland
metastasis of prostatic cancer
regional lymph nodes, urethra, and bone
causes of prostatic cancer
can be inherited from the HPC1 gene, increased insulin-like growth factor, high androgen levels, and recurrent prostatitis
signs of prostatic cancer
a hard nodule, often on the posterior surface of the gland and urethral obstruction causing hesitancy, a decreased stream, frequency, and bladder infections
two serum markers in prostate cancer
prostate-specific antigen and prostatic acid phosphatase (elevated when it has spread)
3 factors for confirmation of prostate cancer
elevated PSA, rectal exam, and biopsy
where does testicular cancer often arise from?
germ cells
testicular cancer
is most often malignant and occurs primarily in the 15-35 age group; mixed tumors are common
teratoma
means mixed testicular tumor containing different types of germ cells; it is often combined with an embryonal carcinoma
seminoma
is a type of testicular cancer arising from only one type of cell; the spread is less aggressive than mixed cell tumors
serum markers for testicular cancer
hCG and alpha-fetoprotein
spread of testicular cancer
follows a pattern in which it first spreads to the common iliac and paraaortic lymph nodes and then in the mediastinal and supraclavicular lymph nodes; then it spreads to brain, bone, liver, and lungs
cause of testicular cancer
is often genetic and inherited on chromosome 12, but also can be cryptorchidism, infection, or trauma related
signs of testicular cancer
hard, firm, unilateral mass, enlarged and heavy feeling testis, dull aching pain in the abdomen, hydrocele, epididymitis, and gynecomastia (enlarged breasts)
gynecomastia meaning
enlarged breasts in testicular cancer due to the tumor secreting hormones
where are non-motile sperm stored until ejaculation?
the ampulla of the vas deferens
what male disorders are distinguished by transillumination?
hydrocele
acquired hydrocele meaning
is from injury, trauma, or cancer
type of testicular cancer that spreads early on
choriocarcinoma
coitus meaning
intercourse
leukorrhea
is vaginal discharge that is produced by the skene’s and bartholin’s glands
lactobacillus role for female reproductive anatomy
it contributes to the acidic pH of the vagina during reproductive years
endocervical canal
is the passageway extending from the internal os (end of uterus) to the external os (at the vaginal end)
squamous-columnar junction
where the epithelium changes from stratified squamous to simple columnar and is at the endocervical canal; this is a common location for cervical cancer
menarche
refers to the first period
what is breast development stimulated by?
estrogen; estrogen and progesterone play a role in cyclic changes in the breast every month
acini
are the functional units of the breasts and consist of cells that secrete milk and those that move the milk through the ducts
what converts the follicle to the corpus luteum?
LH