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| failure of testes to descend into scrotum before birth |
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| malignant tumor of testes |
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| twisting of spermatic cord |
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| Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) |
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| noncancerous enlargement of prostate gland; common in older men |
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| malignant tumor of prostate gland |
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| persistent painful erection; caused by pathology, not sexual stimulation |
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| bacterial genital infection in males and females |
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| viral infection that appears like blisters |
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| warts on the genitalia of both males and females; caused by a virus |
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| bacterial infection of mucous membranes of males and females |
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| Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) |
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| sexually transmitted virus that attacks immune system |
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| chronic bacterial infection; attacks multiple organs including brain |
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| genitourinary infection caused by a protist in both males and females |
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| Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) |
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| blood test to screen for prostate cancer |
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Digital rectal exam (DRE)
Manual examination for enlarged prostate |
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| process of rendering a male or female unable to conceive children |
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| Transurethral resection of prostate (TUR, TURP) |
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| removal of prostate tissue by inserting device through urethra |
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| removal of a segment of vas deferns to prevent sperm from ejaculating |
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| reconnects ends of vas deferns to reverse a vasectomy |
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replacement of male hormones
Andronate, DepAndro |
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Shrinks benign prostatic hypertrophy
Proscar, Avodart |
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| Erectile dysfunction agents |
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temporarily produces erection
Viagra, Cialis |
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Destroys sperm
Semicid, Ortho-Gynol |
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