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Hormonal therapy: Involves the use of
anti-androgens. An androgen is a male hormone needed for the production of
testosterone. By depriving the cancer cells of the testosterone they need for
growth, tumors regress in size and cellular activity. Side effects include
gynecomastia, the enlargement of breast tissue, hot flashes, and loss of libido
( desire to have sex ). Some long term hormonal therapy is associated with the
loss of muscle mass, osteoporosis, and malaise ( loss of energy ).
Hydrocele: A painless swelling of the scrotum,
caused by a collection of fluid around the testicle; commonly occurs in
middle-aged men.
Hypermobility: A condition characterized
in which the pelvic floor muscles can no longer provide the necessary support to
the urethra and bladder neck. As a result, the bladder neck drops when any
downward pressure is applied and causing involuntary leakage. This condition is
the most common cause of stress urinary incontinence.
Hyperplasia: Excessive growth of normal
cells of an organ.
Insemination: The placement of semen into a
woman's uterus, cervix, or vagina.
Kegel exercises: Exercises is to strengthen the
muscles of the pelvic floor, which leads to more control and prevents leakage.
Kidney: One of a pair of organs located at the
back of the abdominal cavity. Kidneys make urine through blood filtration.
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