Disorders of the Male Reproductive System

Sterility

• when a person is unable to reproduce

• both males and females may be sterile

• Some males are unable to healthy sperm, this can be caused by environmental factors that exposures to chemicals

• Mature males who develop mumps

• Medical research is still ongoing pertaining to sterility

Inguinal Hernia

• A hernia occurs when an organ of the body pushes outward through the wall that contains it

• Inguinal hernia is caused when part of the intestine pushes into the scrotum

• Surgery is necessary

Enlarged Prostate

• Common in middle aged men

• can cause pain or discomfort

• Does not indicate a disease or illness

• Since it surrounds the urethra it can make urination painful. Surgery is required

Undescended Testes

• When one of the testes do not descend into the scrotum at birth

• because the testes temperature may be too high this may inhibit the production of sperm or healthy sperm

• This can be corrected by surgery or even hormones

Cancer of testes and prostate

• An area of uncontrolled cell growth that invades and destroys tissue

• Surgical removal is usually necessary