Inguinal Hernia During development, testes descend through the inguinal canals into scrotum. Lifting or straining causes part of intestine to push through weak areas in lower wall of the abdomen at these points.
Result is a painful bulge near/in scrotum. Surgery can be done to repair this condition.
Sterility Inability of male to reproduce because of few viable sperm. Causes include: Exposure to chemicals. Radiation Malfunction of organs STDs Treatment: Depends on the cause, often permanent.
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Inability to have or keep an erection long enough to have intercourse and ejaculate. Cause: Anything that interferes with blood flow to erectile tissue in the penis; Hardening of the arteries Diabetes Treatment: Depends on the cause. Viagra
Prostate Problems As men age prostate becomes larger and firmer. Because of its location the result can lead to urinary or sexual problems. Can be diagnosed by digital exam when doctor feels change in size, shape of gland Medication may be helpful, many men choose not to treat this condition.
Male Reproductive Cancers Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. Symptoms: Testes (Age 15-35) Doctor may feel changes Young men may fell changes in size, shape, texture. Prostate (Age 50+) Doctor may feel changes during regular digital exam or detect high levels of PSA in a blood test. May notice urinary or sexual problems.
Treatment includes: Radiation Chemotherapy Hormone therapy Surgery