male reproductive clinical

Question 2

Screening test in males that evaluates the size and consistency of the prostate

Answer 2

digital rectal examination

Question 3

Blood test used to detect prostatic disorders, especially prostate cancer

Answer 3

prostate-specific antigen

Question 4

Test that analyzes a semen sample for volume, sperm count, motility, and morphology to evaluate fertility or verify sterilization after a vasectomy

Answer 4

semen analysis

Question 5

Imaging procedure using sound waves to assess the contents of the scrotum, including the testicles, epididymis, and vas deferens

Answer 5

scrotal ultrasound

Question 6

Imaging procedure using soundwaves emitted by a probe inserted through the rectum to serve as a guide for biopsy of the prostate when PSA and DRE are abnormal

Answer 6

transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) biopsy of the prostate

Question 7

Removal of the foreskin, or fold of skin covering the tip (glans) of the penis

Answer 7

circumcision

Question 8

Fixation of the testes in the scrotum

Answer 8

orchiopexy

Question 9

Removal of all or part of the prostate

Answer 9

prostatectomy

Question 10

Excision of prostate tissue by inserting a special endoscope (resectoscope)

Answer 10

transurethral resection of the prostate (

Question 11

Reconstruction of the urethra to relieve stricture or narrowing

Answer 11

urethroplasty

Question 12

Removal of all or a segment of the vas deferens for male sterilization

Answer 12

vasectomy

Question 13

Radiation oncology procedure where radioactive “seeds” are placed directly within or near a tumor in the prostate to destroy malignant cells

Answer 13

brachytherapy of the prostate

Question 14

Freezing of the prostate, causing cancer cells to die

Answer 14

cryotherapy of the prostate

Question 15

Procedure in which the patient is positioned at a distance from the radiation source, which is then directed at the prostate

Answer 15

external beam radiation therapy