Download Reproductive Problems

M/ F Reproduction
System Problems
Hernia- weak spot in
abdominal wall in lowest
lateral regions of the
abdomen near the top of the
scrotum. Surgery is
necessary to correct
Sterility
Condition in which a person is unable
to reproduce. Can be caused by:
–Mumps
–Smoking
–STD’s
–Exposure to chemicals
Cancer is a disease that begins in the cells
How do Normal Cells Convert to
Cancer Cells?
Understanding cancer begins with examining the
inner chamber of the cell known as the nucleus.
The nucleus houses the genes.
Genes maintain cell function. Think of genes as
the computer within the cell which programs the
cells to grow, maintain cell functions and die at
just the precise moments.
Mutation Process
Cell Mutation
Some of the more common sites in the body
for cancer to grow are:
Lungs
Breasts (for women)
Colon
Prostate gland and testicles (for men)
Cancer of the testes
Slight enlargement of one of the
testes. It is the most common
form of cancer in men under age
35.
Testicular cancer is rare.
The age group most affected by testicular
cancer is fifteen to thirty-five year olds.
Testicular cancer is highly curable if
discovered early.
Most testicular cancer is detected by the
man himself and may present as a
painless or uncomfortable lump.
The most effective means of early
detection is monthly Testicular Self Exam
(TSE).
Warning Signs
Cancerous lumps are usually found on the sides of the
testicle but can also show up on the front
Feeling of heaviness in the testicle
Testicular pain or dull ache in the groin
Mass or lump (may be painless or slightly uncomfortable)
Any change in size of one or both testes
Sudden collection of fluid or blood in the scrotum
Swelling or tenderness elsewhere in the body: groin,
breast or neck
What’s NOT a Risk Factor
Impact injuries
Sexually transmitted diseases
Cancer of the prostate
Diagnosed by a doctor- can be
treated if localized in the gland
and treated early. Surgical
removal of the prostate, radiation
therapy, hormone therapy are
treatments.
Epididymitis
is inflammation of the epididymis, the
coiled tubes that connect the testes with
the vas deferens. It is usually caused by
an infection, such as the sexually
transmitted disease chlamydia, and results
in pain and swelling next to one of the
testicles.
Premenstrual Syndrome -PMS
Symptoms include nervous
tension, anxiety, irritability,
bloating, weight gain, depression,
mood swings, and fatigue. Can be
treated with hormone therapy.
Toxic Shock Syndrome- TSS
Women age 15-19 most frequent
victims, risk to women using tampons.
Signs of TSS include aching muscles,
bloodshot eyes, sore throat, sudden
high fever, vomiting, diarrhea,
dizziness, fainting, rash.
Endometriosis
Uterine tissue grows outside
the uterus, often appearing on
the ovaries, fallopian tubes,
and in the abdominal cavity.
Pelvic Inflammatory disease- PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a general term
that refers to infection of the uterus (womb), fallopian
tubes (tubes that carry eggs from the ovaries to the
uterus) and other reproductive organs. It is a common
and serious complication of some sexually transmitted
diseases (STDs), especially chlamydia and gonorrhea.
PID can damage the fallopian tubes and tissues in and
near the uterus and ovaries. Untreated PID can lead to
serious consequences including infertility, ectopic
pregnancy (a pregnancy in the fallopian tube or
elsewhere outside of the womb), abscess formation,
and chronic pelvic pain.
Cervical Cancer
The cervix is the lower part of the uterus
(womb). The upper part, or body, of the uterus,
is where a fetus grows. The cervix connects the
body of the uterus to the vagina (birth canal).
Most cervical cancers start where these 2 parts
meet. Cancer of the cervix (also known as
cervical cancer) begins in the lining of the cervix.
Cervical cancers do not form suddenly. Normal
cervical cells gradually develop pre-cancerous
changes that turn into cancer.
Male Diagram
Female Diagram