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How Male Reproduction Works

Learn about the male reproductive system, including its anatomy, functions, and tips for maintaining reproductive health. Explore the external and internal organs involved, the role of hormones, common problems, and how to perform a testicular self-exam.

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How Male Reproduction Works

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  1. How Male Reproduction Works The male reproductive system includes both external and internal organs that, with the help of hormones, allow physically mature males to produce children.

  2. How Male Reproduction Works The two main functions of the male reproductive system are to produce and store sperm and transfer them to the female’s body during sexual intercourse. Sperm Male gametes

  3. How Male Reproduction Works Hormones produced in the pituitary gland stimulate the production of testosterone, which initiates physical changes that signal maturity. Testosterone The male sex hormone

  4. External Reproductive Organs A male’s external reproductive organs include the testes, the penis, and the scrotum. Testes Two small glands that secrete testosterone and produce sperm

  5. External Reproductive Organs The testes are located in the scrotum. Scrotum An external skin sac

  6. External Reproductive Organs The penis is composed of spongy tissue that contains many blood vessels. Penis A tube-shaped organ that extends from the trunk of the body just above the testes

  7. External Reproductive Organs When the penis becomes erect, semen can be ejected from the body. Semen A thick fluid containing sperm and other secretions from the male reproductive system

  8. Internal Reproductive Organs Sperm must travel through the vas deferens, the urethra, the seminal vesicles, and the prostate and Cowper’s glands before they are released from the body. Know this order

  9. Maintaining Reproductive Health Tips for Maintaining Your Reproductive Health Bathe regularly. Wear protective equipment. Practice abstinence. Perform regular self-examinations. Get regular medical checkups.

  10. Male Reproductive System Problems The organs of the male reproductive system can be affected by both functional and structural problems. Males should watch for the signs of reproductive system problems, as well as signs of infections from STDs.

  11. Male Reproductive System Problems An inguinal hernia occurs when part of the intestines push through a tear in the abdominal wall. Surgery can repair an inguinal hernia.

  12. Male Reproductive System Problems Sterility occursas a result of too few sperm or sperm of poor quality. Sterility The inability to reproduce

  13. How to Do a Testicular Self-Exam (TSE) The American Cancer Society recommends that males perform a self-exam for testicular cancer once a month.

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