Facts you should know about disease prevention in men Share Your Story Routine screening tests can help detect diseases while they are in an early stage. Routine screening tests are part of basic prevention medicine. All of the following screening tests are commonly available through your doctor. Take an active role in your own health...
Facts you should know about enlarged prostate (BPH) Share Your Story The prostate gland is a gland surrounding the neck of the bladder (the bladder outlet) that produces a fluid that becomes part of the semen. Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. The treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia...
What is balanitis (inflammation of the head of penis)? Balanitis treatment depends on the underlying cause. Balanitis is an inflammation of the skin of the head of penis (glans penis). If the foreskin is involved as well, it is referred to as balanoposthitis. What are the signs and symptoms of balanitis? Is it painful? Readers...
Varicocele is the engorgement of veins within the scrotum. Untreated, it may cause low sperm production and decreased sperm quality, which may lead to infertility. The gold standard to manage a large symptomatic varicocele is surgery, but it is associated with potential complications and even recurrences. There are no drugs to prevent or specifically treat...
What is erectile dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction is an inability to maintain an erection. The fastest way to cure erectile dysfunction is to attend to heart and vascular health, psychological health and to use other treatments. Formerly known as impotence, erectile dysfunction (ED) is the ongoing inability to have an erection that is hard enough for...
Prostatitis vs. BPH quick comparison of differences and similarities Most men over the age of 50 have some prostate enlargement due to the proliferation of the cells that comprise the prostate gland. Most of these men have BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia, Both BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and prostatitis are problems with the prostate gland,...
What are the types of penis disorders? There are many different types of penis disorders. Penis disorders may affect men’s sexual life, fertility and overall well-being. Some are minor and don’t cause many issues. However, some may lead to serious emergencies. The most common penis disorders are as follows Balanitis (swelling, redness and infection of...
Fabry disease facts Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Fabry disease is a rare genetic disease and symptoms that affect the kidneys, heart, or brain most often occur when patients are age 30 to 45 years. Fabry disease is a rare genetic disease with a deficiency of an enzyme called alpha-galactosidase A. The disease affects...
What is balanitis? Poor hygiene of the penis is one of the most common causes of balanitis. It can be treated with antibiotic cream and pills and usually clears up within three to five days of starting treatment. Balanitis is a condition where a man’s glans penis, or head of the penis, becomes inflamed. Balanitis...
Vasectomy is a simple, safe, effective, and permanent male contraception method Immediate risks of undergoing a vasectomy involve the following: Bleeding or blood clot inside the scrotum Blood in the semen Bruising of the scrotum Infection of the surgery site Mild pain or discomfort Swelling Complications that may occur at a later stage include: Chronic...