Course Description & Objectives

This session will review concepts related to biologic men’s health, addressing the basics of circumcision, puberty, sexual function, infertility, prostate health, and phimosis. We will review some of the most common and significant health risks from a reproductive / genitourinary perspective, including sexually transmitted infections, kidney stones, penile/testicular cancer, and erectile dysfunction. We will also touch upon the pros and cons of circumcision, including methods utilized to perform this surgery.

Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify and define three physiologic milestones associated with male reproductive development and hormonal changes.
• List and differentiate between four common pathologic conditions affecting the prostate and male genitalia.
• Categorize several distinct risk factors and clinical screening protocols for major genitourinary cancers and infections.
• Identify common signs and symptoms of sexually transmitted infections for males.