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Reproductive 1 Flashcards

1
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Caused by herpes simplex-2

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Genital herpes

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2
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Asymptomatic viral shedding common

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Genital Herpes

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3
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small, painful, fluid-filled ulcers on dick

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Genital herpes

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4
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Small itching and burning lesions, often grouped

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Genital herpes

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5
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No permanent cure, diagnosis is symptomatic

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Genital Herpes

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6
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Use of antiviral drugs to provide relief and decrease asymptomatic shedding

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Genital Herpes

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AKA verrucae, common benign viral infections of the genitals

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Genital warts

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Caused by HPV and usually affect men on end of shaft and below foreskin

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Genital Warts

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9
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Appear 1-6 months after infection and give cauliflower appearance

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Genital warts

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10
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Usually diagnosed based on appearance and treated w/ laser, cryotherapy or surgery

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Genital warts

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11
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Inflammation of the testes

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Orchitis

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12
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May be isolated but more often combined with epididymitis

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Orchitis

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13
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Testis become swollen and painful. May be warm, have fever

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Orchitis

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14
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Often follows chlamydia infection, but could be bladder infection, urinary catheterization

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Orchitis

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15
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Inflammation of the epididymis

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Epididymitis

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16
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Usually a complication of urethritis or prostatitis

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EPIDIDYMITIS

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17
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In young men, it is most often a complication of
sexually acquired infections

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EPIDIDYMITIS

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18
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In older patients it is typically a complication of urinary obstruction, catheterization, or prostate surgery

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EPIDIDYMITIS

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19
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Left untreated can cause testicular infarct

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Epididymitis

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20
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Inflammation of the urethra

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Urethritis

21
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If purulent exudate present, typical infection with gonorrhea or chlamydia

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Urethritis

22
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Inflammation of the prostate
Typically preceded by UTI

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PROSTATITIS

23
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Category 1 prostatitis

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Acute bacterial prostatitis

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Category II prostatitis

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Chronic bacterial prostatitis

25
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Category III prostatitis

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Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CCPS)

26
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Category IV prostatitis

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Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis

27
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M/c category prostatitis

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Category 3 Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CCPS)

28
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Asymptomatic (no pain or discomfort), but findings of WBC in semen are present

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Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis
(Category IV)

29
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Half of all men have at least one episode in their
lifetime, most common over 40

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PROSTATITIS

30
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Abnormal twisting of testis and spermatic cord

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testiculcar torsion

31
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Often associated with congenital abnormalities such as Bell-clapper deformity

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TESTICULAR TORSION

32
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Usually results from an abnormal development of the spermatic cord or the membrane covering the testis

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TESTICULAR TORSION

33
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  • Most often occurs in males between puberty and 25 y.o.
  • May happen spontaneously or after strenuous activity
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TESTICULAR TORSION

34
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⬧ Cells in testicles become malignant
⬧ 95% of tumours of germ cell origin

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TESTICULAR CANCER

35
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  • Rare – occur during prime of life and potentially affect sexual and reproductive capabilities
  • Mainly affects Western populations
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TESTICULAR CANCER

36
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Most common cancer in 15-35 y.o. age group

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TESTICULAR CANCER

37
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Congenital factors:
⬧ Cryptorchidism
⬧ Klinefelter’s syndrome

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TESTICULAR CANCER

38
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Genetic factors
⬧ Having severe acne is considered protective

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TESTICULAR CANCER

39
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⬧Poorly understood
⬧Hormonal imbalance
⬧High estrogen exposure in utero may have an effect

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TESTICULAR CANCER

40
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Age-related non-malignant enlargement of the
prostate gland

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Benign prostatic hypertrophy or hyperplasia

41
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75% of men over age 50
⬧ Rare under 40

42
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  • Higher in black individuals than white individuals
  • Drinking moderate reduces the risk, but decreasing alcohol intake decreases symptoms
43
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  • Idiopathic
  • Hormone imbalance, androgens and estrogens
  • Multiple prostatic nodules develop
44
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  • Proliferation of epithelial cells, smooth muscle cells, fibroblasts
  • Lumen of urethra becomes progressively narrowed
45
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  • Related to secondary involvement of the urethra and restriction of urine flow
  • Decreased calibre and force of stream
  • Difficulty initiating or continuing urination
46
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Prevention with Antioxidants – saw palmetto, lycopene, tomatoes

evidence for all of these is tentative at best
or even shows no help at all

47
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  • 4th m/c cause of cancer but does not cause death.
  • Most people die with this cancer but not from it
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Prostate cancer

48
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Etiology
* Unknown
* Endocrine system dysfunction
* Higher levels of androgens especially testosterone
* Viral exposure

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Prostate cancer

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