Male Reproductive Tests and Clinical Procedures

Question 1

Measurement of levels of prostate-specific antigen in the blood

Answer 1

PSA test

Question 2

Microscopic examination of ejaculated fluid.

Answer 2

semen analysis

Question 3

Surgical excision of testicles or ovaries.

Answer 3

castration

Question 4

Surgical procedure to remove the prepuce.

Answer 4

circumcision

Question 5

Finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the prostate gland.

Answer 5

digital rectal examination (DRE)

Question 6

Removal of tissue to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia using a green light laser.

Answer 6

photoselective vaporization of the prostate (GreenLight PVP)

Question 7

Removal of portions of the prostate gland through the urethra.

Answer 7

transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Question 8

Bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens.

Answer 8

vasectomy