Male Health

testes

male reproductive organs responsible for producing sperm and hormones, particularly testosterone.

epididymis

coiled tube located at the back of each testis where sperm mature and are stored after being produced in the testes.

vas deferens

muscular tube that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.

seminal vesicles

elongated glands adjacent to the prostate that produce seminal fluid

prostate gland

walnut-sized structure located below the bladder and surrounds the urethra in males

prostate gland

produce a fluid that nourishes and transports sperm during ejaculation

penis

male external reproductive organ; delivery of sperm during sexual intercourse and the expulsion of urine from the body.

reproductive system

goes through degenerative changes associated with aging that alters sexual function

erectile dysfunction (ED)

is closely related to ischemic heart disease

prostate cancer

most common cancer in U.S. males

prostatitis

inflammation of the prostate

prostatitis

can be caused by bacterial infection

most common type; >90% of cases

chronic prostatitis

How many men will have at least prostatitis episode in their life?

½

prostatitis

risk factors:

• alcohol

• spicy foods

• caffeine

• stress

• emotional factors

urinalysis

how prostatitis is diagnosed

prostatitis

found in younger men

first symptom of prostatitis

severe back pain

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

one of most common disorders of the aging male population

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

enlargement of the prostate gland

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

could narrow the urethra and obstruct the flow of urine

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

the most notable symptom is blockage of urine flow

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

75% men 50 or older will experience symptoms

nocturia

urination at night

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

• Do you urinate frequently and at night?

• Do you have weak or interrupted urine flow?

• Does it feel like your bladder is not emptying completely?

nocturia

common symptom of Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

How Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is diagnosed

palpation

Surgical removal of part of the prostate or enlargement of urethra to treat BPH

TURP

prostate cancer

most frequently diagnosed visceral malignancy in American men

prostate cancer

second most common cause of cancer death in males

lung cancer

most common cause of cancer death; 98% preventable

prostate cancer

risk factors:

• >50 yrs old

• Black

• Live in U.S. or Scandinavian

• high fat diets

• alcohol

• family history

treatment for prostate cancer

chemotherapy

how prostate cancer is diagnosed

digital rectal exam

orchitis

inflammation of the testes

orchitis

caused by chlamydia and other STDs

orchitis

can be caused by congestive heart failure

congestive heart failure

causes swelling in the lower half of bodies, including the testes; causes orchitis

This could help pt.s orchitis reduce swelling caused by congestive heart failure

ambulation

epididymitis

inflammation of the epididymis

Males under 40 who are sexually active with multiple partners are at higher risk for getting STDs that could to this

epididymitis

Is a medical emergency

testicular torsion

testicular torsion

twisting of the spermatic chord

In testicular torsion, if the testicles have a chance if being salvaged, surgery should happen within how many hour(s)?

3

rare, but most common cancer in males aged 15-35

testicular cancer

More common in white men

testicular cancer

More common in Black men

prostate cancer

testicular cancer

symptoms:

• enlargement of testes

• diffuse pain

• swelling

• hardness

Percentage of men with newly diagnosed testicular cancer are 100% cures

95%

erectile dysfunction (ED)

inability to achieve or sustain erection for satisfactory performance for both parties involved

Which cancer has the best prognosis?

testicular

How is degree of ED graded?

number of successful attempts of sex out of 10

mild ED

7- 8 out of 10

moderate ED

4-6 out of 10

Severe ED

0-3 out of 10

Prevalence of this varies

ED

Which does NOT have a correlation with increasing age?

testicular cancer

erectile dysfunction (ED)

risk factors:

• age

• smoking

• surgical histroy

• medications

If erectile dysfunction is new found, their doctor should be notified because it could be related to

ischemic heart disease

kegal exercises

isometric contractions of the pelvic floor

What can kegal exercises help with in both men and women?

both options

For males to do kegals successfuly, they should pretend they are trying to suck that is where?

just behind penis