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Carcinoma of the testes

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Malignant tumor of the testicles

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Cryptorchidism; cryptochism

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Undescended testicles; failure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops

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Hydrocele

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Sac of clear fluid in the scrotum

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Testicular torsion

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Twisting of the spermatic cord

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Varicocele

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Enlarged, dilated veins near the testicles

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

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Benign growth of cells within the prostate gland.

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Carcinoma of the prostate

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Malignant tumor of the prostate gland

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Hypospadias

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Congenital abnormality in which male urethral opening is on the undersurface of the penis, instead of at its tip.

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Phimosis

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Narrowing of the opening of the prepuce over the glans penis.

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Chlamydial infection

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Bacteria invade the urethra and reproductive tract of man and woman.

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Gonorrhea

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Inflammation of the genital tract mucosa, caused by infection with gonocci (berry-shaped bacteria)

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Herpes genitalia

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Infection of the skin and genital mucosa, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and marked by blisters.

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Human papillomavirus

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Infection of the skin and mucous membrane in the anogenital region by the human papillomavirus

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Syphilis

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Chronic STI caused by a spirochete (spiral-shaped bacterium).

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PSA test

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Measures levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood.

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Semen analysis

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Ejaculated fluid is examined microscopically

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Castration

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Surgical excision (removal) of testicles or ovaries. Inhibits hormone secretion to prevent breast cancer and prostate cancer.

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Circumcision

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Surgical removal of the prepuce (foreskin) of the penis

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Digital rectal examination (DRE)

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

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Photoselective vaporization of the prostate (GreenLight PVP)

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Removal of tissue to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using a green light (laser TURP).

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Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

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Excision of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using a resectoscope through the urethra.

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Vasectomy

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Removing a piece of each vas deferens (bilateral) and tying off each end.