Disorders Of Male Reproductive System

Common Disorders of the Male Reproductive System

By the end of this session students are expected to be able to:

Define Male Reproductive Disorder

• List Common Disorders of the Male Reproductive System.

Explain the Common Disorders of the Male Reproductive System

Common Disorders of the Male Reproductive System

What are the common disorders of the male reproductive system?

Male reproductive system disorders

Its infections that affect the reproductive tract, which is part of the Reproductive System For males these infections are at the penis, testicles, urethra or the vas deferens.

The course of these disorders could be bacterium, virus, fungus or other organism.

Some infections are easily treatable and can be cured, some are more difficult, and some are non-curable such as AIDS and herpes

Common disorders of the male reproductive system

• Testicular cancer
• Prostate disorders
• Prostate cancer

Erectile Dysfunction

Sexually transmitted diseases

Explanation of the Common Disorders of the Male Reproductive System

• Testicular cancer
• It is the most common cancer in males between the ages of 20 and 35.
• An early sign of testicular cancer is a mass in the testis

Prostate disorders

Because the prostate surrounds part of the urethra, any infection, enlargement (Benign Prostate Hyperplasia), or tumour (Cancer) can obstruct the flow of urine.

Disorders Of Male Reproductive System

Acute and chronic infections of the prostate are common in postpubescent males, often in association with inflammation of the urethra.

Symptoms may include fever, chills, urinary frequency, frequent urination at night, difficulty in urinating, burning or painful urination, low back pain, joint and muscle pain, blood in the urine, or painful ejaculation Prostate cancer

Is the leading cause of death from cancer in men Treatment for prostate cancer may involve surgery, cryotherapy, radiation, hormonal therapy, and chemotherapy

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED), previously termed impotence, is the consistent inability of an adult male to ejaculate or to attain or hold an erection long enough for sexual intercourse.

Many cases of impotence are caused by insufficient release of nitric oxide (NO), which relaxes the smooth muscle of the penile arterioles and erectile tissue.

• Other causes of erectile dysfunction include
• Diabetes mellitus, physical abnormalities of the penis,
• Systemic disorders such as syphilis,
• Vascular disturbances (arterial or venous obstructions),
• Neurological disorders
• Surgery

Testosterone deficiency

Drugs (alcohol, antidepressants, antihistamines, antihypertensive, narcotics, nicotine, and tranquilizers).

Psychological factors such as anxiety or depression, fear of causing pregnancy, fear of sexually transmitted diseases

Sexually transmitted diseases

The sexually transmitted diseases of the male reproductive system already discussed with the sexually transmitted diseases of the female reproductive system

Key point

The common disorders of the male reproductive system are testicular cancer, prostate disorders, erectile dysfunction and sexually transmitted diseases Erectile dysfunction is a big problem to the society and is caused by a number of factors.

Evaluation

• Define male reproductive disorder
• List common disorders of the male reproductive system.
• What is the early sign of testicular cancer?

What are the causes of erectile dysfunction?