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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | non-malignant excessive growth of Prostate Gland that results in constriction of the urethra |
| Erectile Dysfunction | inability to achieve/maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse; also called impotency |
| Peyronie's Disease | induration (hardness) of erectile tissue within penis which can cause ED, can cause curvature to penis if induration is asymmetric(sides not balanced) |
| Phimosis | congenital narrowing of prepuce opening that prevents it form being drawn back over glans penis...glans penis can become strangulated and produce an emergency situation |
| Artificial Insemination | procedure in which semen is introduced into the female reproductive tract using a method other than coitus |
| Circumcision | surgical removal of prepuce (usually after birth) to reduce risk of future infections; involves making a incision around base of prepuce |
| Digital Rectal Examination | physical examination involving insertion of a finger into rectum to feel the size/shape of prostate gland through wall of rectum;used to screen the patient for BPH and prostate cancer |
| Prostate-Specific Antigen | clinical test that measure blood levels of protein; elevated levels suggest probable presence of prostate cancer and is often used to evaluate cancer treatment progress |
| Transrectal Ultrasound | placement of an ultrasound probe into rectum to form sound waves that are converted to a image of region; used to visualize, diagnose, and help treat prostate cancer |
| Transurethral Resection of the Prostate Gland | used to treat when urethra is obstructed; involves resection of prostate tissue using a retroscope inserted through the urethra; outer covering of prostate and as much tissue as possible is left in tact |
| Chancres | Small ulcers on skin; symptom of STD syphilis |
| Papillomas | wart-like lesions of skin/mucous membranes (genital warts) |
| Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome | Acquired mainly through exchange of body fluids during sex or by use of contaminated IV needles |
| Chlamydia | most common bacteria-caused; symptoms include arthritis, proctitis and inflammation of the eye's conjunctiva |
| Genital herpes | caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 characterized by periodic outbreaks of ulcer-like lesions of genital and anorectal skin/mucous membranes |
| Gonorrhea | Bacteria-caused, produces ulcer like lesions on mucous membranes and skin of genital region; characterized by urethral discharge |
| Hepatitis B | Viral; causes inflammation of the liver/transmitted through body fluid |
| Syphilis | Caused by bacteria called a spirochete; transmitted by direct sexual contact and usually first expressed on the skin by red, painless papules that erode to form small ulcers known as chancres |
| Trichomoniasis | Caused by protozoan which infects the urethra and prostate gland |
| Priapism | an abnormally persistent erection of the penis, often accompanied by pain and tenderness; usually caused by drug overdose |
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