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Disorders of the Male Reproductive System

Disorders of the Male Reproductive System. Sterility. When a person is unable to reproduce. Both Males and Females can be sterile. Males are unable to produce healthy sperm. This may be due to environmental factors such as chemical exposure.

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Disorders of the Male Reproductive System

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  1. Disorders of the Male Reproductive System

  2. Sterility • When a person is unable to reproduce. • Both Males and Females can be sterile. • Males are unable to produce healthy sperm. • This may be due to environmental factors such as chemical exposure. • Medical research is discovering more about the causes of sterility and how it can be prevented.

  3. Undescended Testes • This is when one of the testes does not descend into the scrotum at birth. • This does not necessarily cause medical problems and is not considered a disease. • But sperm may not develop properly in an undescended testis.

  4. Inguinal Hernia • A hernia occurs when part of the intestine pushes into the scrotum through a weak spot in the wall near the scrotum. • Surgery is almost always necessary to fix this.

  5. Enlarged Prostate • A common problem in men after middle age. • Can cause some pain and discomfort. • Surrounds the urethra so may make it painful or difficult to urinate.

  6. Cancer of the Prostate and Testes • Cancer is an uncontrolled cell growth that invades the surrounding tissue and destroys it. • Prostate is the most common in men. • Testicular cancer occurs in men between the ages of 15 and 34.

  7. Keeping the Reproductive System Healthy • Cleanliness • Protection / Prevention – Wearing protection during athletic activity. • Tight Clothing should be avoided • Lifting Heavy Objects – Avoid a hernia • Frequent Medical Exams

  8. Projects Powerpoint, Posterboard, Brochure • Include • Name of disorder • What happens • Male? Female? Both? • Cost of treatment? • Is surgery required? • Pictures if applicable • What percent of people have this problem?

  9. Disorders To Be Assigned • Testicular Cancer • Sterility • Hernia • Torque Testicle • Inflamed epididymis • Penis Cancer • Undescended Testicle • Prostate Cancer • Enlarged Prostate • Inguinal Hernia

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