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Who is infertile?
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Couple having unprotected sex over 12 mth period with no babies.
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Structural problems that can cause inferitility are:
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Cryptorchidism
Testicular torsion Varicocele |
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What is cryptochordism?
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Balls don't drop.
(cause unknown) Must be corrected in 18 mths. |
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The risk for cancer remains high even when the problem has been corrected. T or F
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TRUE
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What is testicular torsion?
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Twisted sperm cords.
(surgical emergcency) |
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What is varicocele
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Varicose veins in scrotum. May reappear after surgery
LT Side smaller low spermatogenesis |
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When would a pt with varicocele be recommended for scrotal support/surgical litigation?
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When fertility is thought to be affected
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The nurse can treat post op swelling from vasectomy with ______.
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Analgesics (mild)
Ice Scrotal Support |
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Vasectomies can be reveresed...
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...but should be considered permanent.
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