Male Reproductive Pathology

Question 1

Balanitis is:

Answer 1

Inflammation of the foreskin (prepuce)

Question 2

Signs and Symptoms of Balanitis:

Answer 2

swollen, reddened, painful foreskin; redness at the end of the penis

Question 3

Describe the differences between Bacterial and Fungal Balanitis.

Answer 3

Bacterial - foreskin region is usually wet and may have pus, thick discharge. Fungal or Allergic - dryer and maybe scurfy/scaly, desquamation

Question 4

The cause of Allergic Balanitis is commonly caused by:

Answer 4

Soap

Question 5

Partners with Candida can pass it back and forth, which can cause:

Answer 5

Fungal Balanitis

Question 6

Balanitis can cause thickening of the foreskin, resulting in the need for:

Answer 6

circumcision

Question 7

In circumcised men who get Balanitis, this part can still get an infection:

Answer 7

frenulum

Question 8

Balanitis is more common in diabetic males due to:

Answer 8

Increased glucose or sugar in the urine that builds up under the foreskin

Question 9

This “dry” condition can be passed back and forth between partners:

Answer 9

Candida

Question 10

Balanitis is more common in males who are:

Answer 10

Uncircumcised
Diabetic
(and can be exacerbated by a narrow opening to the foreskin)

Question 11

Phimosis is:

Answer 11

foreskin that is too narrow and at risk of not retracting properly

Question 12

Paraphimosis occurs when:

Answer 12

the foreskin becomes partially retracted and trapped behind the glans penis - cause for medical concern.

Question 13

Urethritis is:

Answer 13

inflammation of the urethra

Question 14

True or false: If the foreskin becomes retracted and stuck behind the glans penis, it’s no cause for alarm.

Answer 14

FALSE. Medical help should be sought immediately in order to move it forward due to concerns over blood supply being cut off, which can cause ischemia and necrotic tissue.

Question 15

Symptoms of Urethritis include:

Answer 15

burning sensation on urination, possibly accompanied by urging for urination, inflammation and redness around the urethral meatus (opening), often caused by bacterial or viral infection

Question 16

Symptoms of Urethritis that include discharge may indicate what types of infection?

Answer 16

gonorrheal or chlamydial infection

Question 17

If a male has a complaint of discharge, you should:

Answer 17

Send them to the GP to be tested for STDs

Question 18

Impotence or Erectile Dysfunction is when:

Answer 18

an erection cannot be obtained or sustained until ejaculation

Question 19

Erectile Dysfunction is most common in men ages:

Answer 19

65+

Question 20

The following conditions predispose men to this issue:
smoking, chronic hypertension, diabetes, circulatory diseases such as heart disease or arteriosclerosis

Answer 20

Impotence or Erectile Dysfunction

Question 21

Impotence or Erectile Dysfunction can be originated in psychological problems (eg chronic stress), but 75-80% of men have it due to:

Answer 21

circulatory problems
prescribed medications
nerve disorders
pelvic trauma
prostate problems

Question 22

Cryptorchidism

Answer 22

Undescended testes

Question 23

A common cause of Undescended Testicles (Cryptorchidism) is:

Answer 23

the inguinal canal is too narrow.

Question 24

Undescended Testicles (Cryptorchidism) causes a higher risk of:

Answer 24

Infertility and Testicular Cancer.

Question 25

The surgical removal of a single undescended testicle (Cryptorchidism) is called:

Answer 25

An Orchidectomy.