ch 13 trm male rprdctv conditions overall
HPV
STD virus that causes genital warts; vaccine available for males and females
trichomoniasis
STI caused by a protozoan, with symptoms that are more common in females than males
condylomas
STI commonly known as genital warts
HSV
STI that causes blisterlike lesions in the genital area and fever blisters or cold sores on or around the lips
hypogonadism
decrease or lack of hormones normally produced by the gonads- dcrs in or lack of testosterone (book/not hmwk)
hesitancy
difficulty starting urination
genital herpes
disease characterized by blisterlike lesions around the genital area; associated with HSV (HSV-2 and HSV-1); antivirals help relieve pain and discomfort but no cure available
gonadopathy
disease of gonads or sex glands
orchidoptosis
downward displacement of the testes
gynecomastia
enlargement of breast tissue associated with testicular cancer
prostatomegaly
enlargement of the prostate gland
ED
erectile dysfunction
urethrostenosis
narrowing of the urethra
urgency
need to void immediately
epispadias
abnormal congenital opening of the male urethra on the dorsum (upper side) of the penis
spermarocele
abnormal, fluid-filled sac that develops in the epididymis and may or may not contain sperm (book/not hmwk)
anorchidism
absence of one or both testicles; literally means without a testis
hydrocele
accumulation of fluid in a saclike cavity, especially the testes and associated structures
HPV vaccine
available for males and females; should be administered prior to the individual engaging in sexual activity
syphilis
caused by bacterium Treponema pallidum; first phase: primary sore-chancre; antibiotic Tx is effective (book/not hmwk)
GC
caused by bacterium; most common symptoms: dysuria & leukorrhea
genital herpes
causes red, blisterlike, painful lesions in the genital region that resemble fever blisters that appear on lips and around mouth; associated with a phenomenon called viral shedding (f/book not hmwk)
chlamydia
common STI called "silent disease" bcz symptoms are mild or absent (caused by bacterium)
cryptorchism
condition of a hidden testicle
anorchism
congenital absence of one or both testes; aka anorchidism
varicocele
swelling and distention of the spermatic cord veins
hydrocele
swelling of the sac surrounding the testes that is typically harmless (book/not hmwk)
chancre
syphilitic, primary lesion or sore found at the point where the organism entered the body
testicular & prostate
the 2 most common forms of cancer associated with male reproductive system
testicular torsion
twisting of the testicle within the scrotum
hypospadias
urethral opening on underside of the penis
leukorrhea
white discharge commonly associated with gonorrhea
HPV
abbrv for human papillomavirus
hypospadias
abnormal congenital opening of male urethra on the underside/surface of the penis
prostate cancer
PSA helps detect
BPH
abbrv for benign prostatic hyperplasia/hypertrophy
GC
abbrv for gonorrhea; gonococci
HSV-2
abbrv for herpes simplex virus type 2
cryptorchidism
failure of testicle to descend into the scrotum (scrotal sac) before birth
genital warts
general term for condylomata, condylomas; caused by HPV
impotence
inability to achieve an erection; general term for ED
sterility
inability to produce offspring
prostate cancer
incidence increases for it dramatically in men over the age of 50; early testing includes PSA and periodic DRE; Tx methods include surgery and radiation therapy; removal of entire prostate-radical prostatectomy; form of radiation oncology-brachytherapy; teletherapy; cryosurgery; hormonal therapy; antiandrogenic agents; removal of testes-orchiectomy aka castration
nocturia
increased frequency of urination at night
prostatitis
inflammation of prostate gland
vesiculitis
inflammation of seminal vesicle
balanitis
inflammation of skin covering the glans penis (or glans penis in 1 hmwk) caused by bacteria, fungi, or a virus
cystitis
inflammation of the bladder commonly associated with an enlarged prostate (=BPH)
oligospermia
insufficient number of spermatozoa in the semen; scanty or small amounts (production) of sperm; test semen specimen
pruritus
intense itching
spermaturia
means sperm in the urine
testicular cancer
most common in male 15-34; associated with gynecomastia, TSE, US of scrotum, orchiectomy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy
BPH
nonmalignant/noncancerous enlargement of the prostate (gland), common in elderly men/associated with aging
testalgia
pain in the testes
orchialgia
pain in the testicles
dysuria
pain upon urination
orchitis
painful swelling of testes, commonly associated with mumps that develop after puberty (book/not hmwk)
priapism
persistent, painful erection lasting more than 4 hours
BPH
prostatomegaly can indicate
ED
repeated inability to initiate or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse - not in any homework
phimosis
stenosis or narrowing of preputial orifice/foreskin so that the foreskin cannot be retracted over the glans penis/ drawn over the glans
orchiopexy
surgical procedure used to correct cryptorchidism involving the surgical suspension of the testes in the scrotum