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