male Flashcards
The older male can produce sperm until:
production of sperm begins to decrease around 40 y.o., although continues into 80-90s y.o.
Gradual decrease in testosterone production in older male after:
the age of 30.
Aging male characteristics:
decreasing pubic hair penile size Slower/less intense sexual response Erection takes longer to develop Ejaculation shorter/less forceful rapid detumescence (flaccid)
Why might a man withdraw from engagement in sexual activity?
loss of spouse depression preoccupation with work marital/family conflict side effects meds heavy use of alcohol lack of privacy economic/emotional stress poor nutrition fatigue
Adolescence: puberty beginning at:
9 y.o. African Americans
10 y.o. caucasian
Older male physical changes become evident when:
later in life
What are the two main causes of chronic kidney disease:
hypertension
diabetes
hesitancy/straining
trouble starting stream strain to start urine change in force/weakness terminal dribbling residual urine UTI
what symptoms suggest BPH
hesitancy/straining loss of force terminal dribbling sense of residual urine reoccurring episodes of acute cystitis
cloudy urine indicates:
UTI
kidney stones
hematuria indicates:
danger sign warrants further work-up
pale yellow urine indicates:
acute viral hepatitis
cirrhosis
excess liquids
yellow urine indicates:
bright yellow with vitamin supplements
amber urine indicates:
dehydration (gold/concentrated)
some laxatives
food/supplements with B-complex vitamins
orange urine indicates:
medication side effects
food/dyes/laxatives
dehydration
jaundice