Objective: I can explain how to care for the male/female reproductive system I can explain 2 problems of the male/female reproductive system I can distinguish helpful from useless and/or harmful health and hygiene practices that accompany puberty Journal #4 Other than an STD what other disease or problem can affect your reproductive system? PROBLEMS OF THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Testicular Cancer  Testicular cancer is cancer that starts in the testicles, the male reproductive glands located in the scrotum.  The Symptoms Are Lumps in either testicle, An enlarged (swollen) testicle, A dull ache in the lower abdomen  Testicular Cancer Can Be Cured  You Can Get Surgery To Remove The Testicle

What it is : twisting of the testicle resulting in a strangulation of the blood supply. Symptoms: sudden severe pain in one testicle, swelling on one side of the scrotum, vomiting. Treatment: most of the time you need to get surgery. Can it be cured: yes testicular torsion can be cured from surgery.

Prostate cancer What is it ? Prostate cancer is a gland found only in men, it is in front of the rectum and below the urinary bladder What are the signs or symptoms ? no symptoms at first then later the symptoms are delayed or slowed start of urinary steam, dribbling after urinating, or blood in urine or semen What are the treatments ? If cancer has not been spread outside the prostate then the treatments are surgery(radical prostatectomy) Can it be cured? Yes, it can be cured because there are treatments.

what is it? :jock itch is a fungai infection of the outer layers of hair and nails. What are signs and symptoms? : itching pain are common rash. What is the treatment? : wash with soap and water, use antifungal cream. Can it be cured? Yes when you use the treatments to try to get rid of it.

vaginitis Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina. Signs or symptoms are the change in color, odor or amount of discharge from your vagina. Treatments depends on what type you have or how severe or whether your pregnant. It depends on what type you have for it to be cured.

Toxic Shock Syndrome Toxic shock syndrome is a severe disease that involves fever, shock, and problems with the function of several body organs. Signs or symptoms of toxic shock syndrome often results from toxins produced by staphylococcus, bacteria and streptococcus. The treatment is most likely you will be hospitalized and need antibiotics. Toxic Shock Syndrome can normally be treated by a combination of antibiotics.

Cervical Cancer What is it: Cervical cancer occurs when abnormal cells on the cervix grow out of control. Signs and symptoms: Vaginal discharge that is tinged with blood, Pain during sex. Treatment: Radiation therapy, Chemotherapy. Cure:Yes