Male Reproductive System

Understanding the male reproductive system can help you better understand your reproductive health. The male reproductive organs are both inside and outside the pelvis and are made up of the testicles, a duct system, glands and the penis. During sexual maturity the testicles begin to produce sperm cells and hormones such as testosterone. Sperm cells allow a man to reproduce with a female partner when sexually stimulated. Sexual stimulation causes blood to rush to the penis per stimolare il sistema riproduttivo maschile , the penis becomes erect and intercourse can take place. When a man ejaculates he can push up to 500 million sperm into the vagina which can potentially fertilise a female egg eventually resulting in a baby.

There are some disorders which can prevent the male reproductive organs from working as they should. For example testicular trauma can occur amongst men who engage in contact sports. Testicular trauma is quite common and occurs when the testicles take a knock and cause pain, bruising and swelling the damage can be transient or permanent. If you take part in contact sports such as rugby you should always wear a protective cup to prevent knocking the testicles. Testicular cancer can be another cause of male reproductive problems, and men should be encourage to perform a regular self-check, so any problems can be detected and treated early on. Whilst testicular cancer cannot be prevented there are certain infections which can cause fertility issues and can be avoided. Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease which if left untreated can cause permanent damage to fertility, pain and swelling of the testicles. In the case of chlamydia taking steps to safeguard your sexual health is the best course of action. This means wearing a condom every time you have sex, getting regular screening for sexually transmitted diseases and asking your partner to get tested as well before you both decide on having sex without a condom,

If you display any symptoms of a problem with your reproductive organs seek advice from a medical professional. The good news is that the majority of problems can be easily treated without any long term damage, however failure to seek treatment can result in irreparable damage.

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