human sexuality

review the resources available below. Choose three that you found to be the most helpful to your learning. In a five paragraph essay, describe what you learned from each resource. APA format. Cite references.

Menstruation

1.     Several conditions are commonly associated with menstruation, including dysmenorrhea (http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/irregularities.aspx), amenorrhea (http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/amenorrhea/conditioninfo/Pages/default.aspx), and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) (http://womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/premenstrual-syndrome.html). Menstruation that is painful or uncomfortable is referred to as dysmenorrhea. Menstruation that is accompanied by the absence of a menstrual flow is called amenorrhea. Menstruation that is accompanied by mood changes or other emotional discomforts is referred to as PMS.

The Male Reproductive System

Sexually Related Diseases: Self-care and Prevention

Males are subjected to various reproductive-system illnesses and conditions. Among these are breast cancer, inflammation of the prostate (prostatitis), enlargement of the prostate (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/anatomyvideos/000050.htm) (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH), and prostate cancer (http://nihseniorhealth.gov/prostatecancer/prostatecancerdefined/01.html). There are effective treatments for each of these conditions. However, treatments are most effective when the condition is diagnosed early. Hence males need to obtain regular medical screening and perform self-examinations.

Breast cancer occurs in men (http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/malebreast/Patient), albeit rarely. Although treatment for men and woman are the same, the psychological and emotional consequences of breast removal are not as significant for males as for females. Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in men. Periodic physical exams can help screen for prostate cancer. Testicular cancer (http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/testicular/patient/) occurs most often in men aged 15 to 40. Monthly testicular self-exams (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003909.htm) can help catch the disease at an early stage, where treatment prognoses are good.

What if a Male has a History of Breast Cancer in his Family?
http://www.insidermedicine.com/Insidermedicine_Medline_Plus2.aspx?spgName=VIDEO_If_I_Had__A_Family_History_of_Breast_Cancer_and_Was_Male__Dr_William_Goodson_MD_California_Pacific_Medical_Center_Research_Institute_3489

Male Breast Cancer: One Man's Story
http://www.dana-farber.org/Health-Library/Male-Breast-Cancer--One-Man-s-Story.aspx