Male Reproductive Disorders

Question 1

Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)
Signs and symptoms

Answer 1

Overproliferation of cells at inner portion of prostate

Commen in men >50 and increases with age

Problem when urinary flow is obstructed

Difficulty in initiating urination and /or completely emptying the bladder

Dysuria,nocturia, dribbling, urinary frequency,weak urine stream, or urinary or fecal incontinence

If severe can show hydronephrosis or pyelonephritis or pyelonephritis symptoms

Question 2

Begin prostate hyperplasia (BPH) treatment

Answer 2

Prostatic massage and catherization

Avoid caffeine and alcohol

Medications to shrink prostate

Treatment: TURP also TUMP,TUVP

Question 3

Prostate cancer signs and symptoms

Answer 3

Usually asymptomatic on diagnosis
If symptoms: urinary tract

Spreads to bones of spine or pelvis before discovered

Rare before age of 50 years old

Hip or back pain (advanced)

Screening:PSA (prostate -specific antigen ) blood test and DRE( digital recital exam )

Question 4

Prostate cancer treatment

Answer 4

Surgery to remove prostate

Radiation/chemo

Hormonal therapies to limit prostatic growth of cells

DEPENDS ON AGE AND STAGE