Human Sexuality: Physical Anatomy and Development

Reproductive Systems: Problems

There are many problems that can occur within the human reproductive system.

For males, these problems include:

  • Prevent STDs
  • Jock itch – fungal infection
  • Trauma
  • Hernias – intestine bulge in weak place in wall of abdomen or groin
  • Infertility – genetics, heat, trauma
  • Testicular cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Breast cancer

For females, these problems include:

  • Prevent STDs
  • Prevent vaginal irritation
  • Infertility – genetics, endometriosis, STDs
  • Cervical Cancer & other developing problems – have an annual pelvic exams to detect early
  • Breast cancer – do breast exams (self, monthly and annual by doctor) to detect breast cancer