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Produces male germ cells and secretes the male sex hormone

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Testes

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Transports and stores sperm, and in assists in their maturation

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Ductile system

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Prepares sperm for ejaculation

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Accessory glands

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What temperate does sperm production require,

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2-3 Degrees C below body temperature

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What is essential to the development of primary and secondary male sex characteristics, induces differentiation, and spermatogenesis?

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Testosterone

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What plays an essential role in testicular function?

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Hypothalamus and anterior pituitary

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What is the production of testosterone regulated by?

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LH

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The inability to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient to permit satisfactory intercourse

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Erectile dysfunction

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Localized progressive fibrosis of unknown origin that effect the tunica albuginea

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Peyronie disease

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What are the symptoms of Peyronie disease?

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Painful erection
Bent erection
Hard mass at the sit of fibrosis

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This is characterized by an inflammatory process thy results in dense fibrous plaque formation which prevents lengthening of involved area

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Peyronie disease

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What age in men does peyronie disease usually occur?

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Middle aged to elderly men

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What is the treatment for Peyronie Disease?

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Oral agents with antioxidants properties such as Vit. E, Colchicine, corticosterioids and sometimes surgery

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What are most cases of Epididymis in men under 35 caused by?

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Chlamydia trachomatis or neisseris gonorrhoeae

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What are most cases of Epididymis in men over 35 caused by?

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Urinary tract pathogens such as E. Coli or pseudomonas

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What is the function of the epididymis?

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Transports and stores sperm

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What are the symptoms of Epididymitis?

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Unilateral pain & swelling
Erythema & edema of overlying scrotal skin
Tenderness over the groin and lower abdomen
Lower UTI symptoms

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When is there discharge with Epididymitis?

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When it is caused by an STD

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What is important for diagnosing Epididymis?

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Urinalysis and urine culture

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What is the treatment for Epididymis?

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Bed rest 
Scrotal elevation & support
Analgesics 
NSAIDS
Antibiotics
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What are the risk factors for Epididymitis?

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Sexual activity
Heavy physical exertion
Bicycle or motor riding
Urinary tract surgery
Prostate obstruction in older men
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This is the first cancer linked to occupation (chimney sweeps)

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Scrotal cancer

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What is scrotal cancer linked to?

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Poor hygiene
Chronic inflammation
PUCA
HPV

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What age does scrotal cancer usually occur?

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In men over 60 often preceded by 20 to 39 years of chronic irritation

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What may appear in the early stages of scrotal cancer?
Small tumor or warlike growth that eventually ulcerates
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What is the treatment for scrotal cancer?
Wide local excision of the tumor with inguinal and femoral dissection
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Inflammatory disorder of the prostate gland
Prostatitis
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What is Acute Bacterial Prostatitis caused by?
Ascending urethral infecting or reflux of infected urine into prostatic ducts (E. coli)
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What are the symptoms if Acute bacterial prostatitis?
``` Fever, chills, malaise, arthralgia, frequent and urgent urination Dysuria Urethral discharge Urine may be cloudy and malodorous ```
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What are the risk factors for acute bacterial prostatitis?
Diabetes HIV Recent catheterization Urethral strictures
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What does prostate massage produce in acute bacterial prostatitis?
A thick discharge with WBC's that grows large numbers of pathogens on culture
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What is the treatment for acute bacterial prostatitis?
Antibiotic therapy continued for at least 4 weeks
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Which Prostatitis is difficult to treat?
Chronic bacterial prostatitis
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What are the symptoms of Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis?
Frequent and urgent urinations Dysuria Perineal discomfort Low back pain
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What is the treatment for Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis?
Long term therapy with an appropriate oral antimicrobial
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More than 50% of men older than 60 have this
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
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What is the treatment for Benign prostatic hyperplasia?
5a-reductase inhibitors or a-adrenergic blocking drugs Or a combination of both
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What causes Benign Prostatic hyperplasia?
An imbalance between cell proliferation and cell death - decreased cell death leads to accumulation if senescent cells.
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What are the symptoms of Benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Large, discrete lesions in the periurethral region of the prostate (the lesions compress the urethra and produce symptoms of dysuria, & difficulty urinating)
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How is Benign prostatic hyperplasia diagnosed?
Digital rectal exam Serum creatinine Prostate-specific antigen Urinalysis to detect Hematuria
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What is the disease of aging?
Cancer of the prostate
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Symptoms of prostate cancer
``` Urgency Frequency Nocturia Hesitancy Dysuria Hematuria Blood in the ejaculation Prostate can be nodular or fixed ```
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What needs to be taught to eat to help prevent prostate cancer?
``` Vitamin E & D Selenium Lycopene Soy Green tea ```
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What has studies shown that increased risk for prostate cancer?
High dietary fats
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What are the diagnosis for prostate cancer?
DRE, PSA testing, and transrectal ultrasonography
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What is the treatment for cancer of the prostate?
Surgery Radiation Hormonal manipulations
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One or both of the testicles fail to moved down into a scrotal sac
Cryptorchidism
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What is Cryptorchidism directly related to?
Low Birth weight and small for gestational age
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What needs to be taught about neoplasms of the penis (penile cancer?
To seek medical attention early on because its HIGHLY curable in early stages Men should shield gentian area when tanning
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What are most penile cancers origin?
Squamous epithelial cells
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How is penile cancer diagnosed?
Physical exam Biopsy CT scan MRI
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What are the early signs of penile cancer?
Small lump or unclear in the glans or inner surface of prepuce
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What are the risk factors of penile cancer?
``` Poor general hygiene HPV Ultrasound violet radiation exposure Older age Immunodeficiency states ```
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What is the treatment for penile cancer?
Fluorouracil cream application Laser treatments Surgery for invasive carcinoma
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What is chronic bacterial prostatitis caused by?
E. coli Proteus Klebsiela Pseudomonas
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This is an age related nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland, common in the US and Europe
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
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When does spontaneous decent occur in Cryptorchidism?
In the first 3 months, rarely after the first
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What procedure is done to locate a non palpable testes?
Laparoscopy
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When must surgery take place with Cryptorchidism to maximize potential fertility?
Within the first year of age
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What needs to be taught with boys who have Cryptorchidism?
They need a regular physical examination | Once they hit puberty, self testicular examination need to be taught

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