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Palpate the scrotum for?
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Asymmetry is normal, with the left scrotal half usually lower than the right
Spread the rugae Each epididymis normally feels discrete, non-tender |
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What is a abnormality in the scrotum?
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Protruding of internal organ.
Transillumination: serous fluid shows a red glow Solid tissue and blood do not transilluminate |
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What is circumcision for?
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Decision is culturally based
Jews and Muslims practice circumcision as part of their religious value system. Benefits: prevention of phimosis, decreases risk for UTI, lower incidence of STDs, reduced risk of genital herpes |
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What is some considerations in infants?
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Premature infants may have undescended testes
Breech delivery males – may have scotal edema Hypospadias Epispadias |
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What is hypospadias
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urethral opening below penus
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what is episadias?
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urethral opening above the penis
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When doe puberty start in males?
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Puberty begins 9.5 – 13.5 years
First sign: enlargement of testes Then pubic hair and ↑ size of penis |
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What is TSE?
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Should be taught at age 13 through adulthood
T = timing; once a month S = shower, warm water relaxes scrotal sac E = examine, check for changes, report changes immediately |
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What is considerations with the aging male?
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Around age 40, sperm production decreases
After age 55-60; testosterone decreases Amount of hair decreases; pubic hair turns gray Testes decrease in size, scrotal contents hang lower |
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What is tinea cruris (jock itch)?
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Dark warm moisture, caused by fungal infection
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What is the result of a enlarged prostate?
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Early symptoms may be tolerated or ignored
Develop incontinence Nocturia may be due to diuretic medications, fluid ingestion 3 hours before bedtime, especially coffee or alcohol. |
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What is disurea?
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pain or burning with urination
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What is testicular torsion?
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Excrutiating pain in testicle of sudden onset, often during sleep or following trauma
Sudden twisting of spermatic cord |
