Reproductive and Urinary Systems Flashcards
What are the urology-genital-gyne RED FLAGS?
- Changes in bladder, bowel, and sexual function
2. Non mechanical low back pain, suprapubic or groin pion
______ ____ stores and secretes slightly alkaline fluid into urethra at ejaculation
prostrate gland
______ muscle contraction in the prostate gland helps expel semen
smooth
What are the 4 zones of the prostate?
- anterior
- central
- transition
- peripheral
What 2 zones in the prostate are muscular?
anterior and central
The ______ zone in the prostrate are the fibres surrounding the urethra.
transition
At what age does the rate of proliferation of the prostate gland surpass the rate of apoptosis?
25
Where is the cell growth located in the prostate?
transition zone
_______ = proliferation > apoptosis in the prostate gland
BPH
___% of men > 50 have BPH.
75
What are 3 symptoms of BPH?
- hesitancy
- intermittent stream
- PVR
What are 3 clinical implications if BPH is left untreated?
- UTI
- bladder distention
- renal failure
What is a risk factor of the medication used for BPH?
dizziness (=falls!)
What is the surgical management of BPH?
TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate)
Is BPH amendable to PT Rx?
No - refer to physician
What are 6 example questions to ask when screening for BPH?
- Do you urinate often?
- Do you have urgency?
- Do you have trouble starting your flow?
- Do you have weak or interrupted flow?
- Not emptying completely?
- Nocturia due to need to void?
What are 4 types of prostatodynia?
- acute bacterial
- chronic bacterial
- nonbacterial prostatodynia
- asymptomatic inflammatory
______ is the most common urological disorder in men > 50
prostatodynia
What is the presentation of prostatodynia?
Mix of…
- secondary to pelvic floor dysfunction
- history of sitting increasing pain (perineal pressure)
- urinary frequency, urgency, dysuria, nocturia
- pain in penis, testicles, perineum
- suprapubic pain
- painful ejaculation, decreased libido, ED
What are 3 factors of prostatodynia that are within PT scope when screening?
- non mechanical pain at onset
- sitting exacerbation (pudendal n. compression?)
- onset/presence of perineal, pubic, suprapubic or going pain possibly accompanied by change in genitals or genitourinary function
What are 3 common findings in pelvic floor examination of individuals with prostatodynia?
- increased PF resting tone
- decreased PF proprioception
- decreased PF motor control
How is prostate cancer detected?
PSA screening (blood test)
What are normal PSA levels ?
0-2.5 ng per mL