Summary – Male Genitalia and Rectal System

Reproductive health is delicate subjects to assess and investigate. Everyone’s impression of their own health, as well as their sensitivity to health assessments, varies between men and women. Male reproductive organs include the penis, scrotum, testicles, epididymis, spermatic cord, the vas deferens, seminal vesicles, urethra, and prostate gland. Common pathology of these organs includes prostate hypertrophy and cancer, scrotal disorders such as hydrocele and epididymitis, inguinal hernias, and sexually transmitted infections such as syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes simplex 2. Routine preventative health for the male reproductive system, understanding of safe sexual practices, awareness of testicular self-exam techniques, and direct prostate assessment through a digital rectal examination.