Mens investigations

Question 1

What is a prehn’s test?

Answer 1

• Is an evaluation used to determine the cause of testicular pain.
• It is performed by lifting the scrotum and assessing the consequent changes in pain.
• A positive Prehn’s sign= relief of pain and is associated with epididymitis.

Question 2

In a man presenting with erectile dysfunction. What is the First type of investigations you should do?

Answer 2

You want to investigate any reversible causes for the mans symptoms:

1. Measure HbA1c or fasting blood glucose and lipid profile
2. Do a PR exam if there are urinary symptoms, they have hx of prostate cancer or are >50 years old