Prostate cancer starts when cells in the prostate gland grow out of control. Those cells can spread to other parts of the body and affect healthy tissue. This can happen for several reasons. Early Prostate Cancer Treatment Failure When prostate cancer is discovered early, treatment usually works. Most men are able to live cancer-free for …
When something goes wrong with your penis, it can affect your sex life as well as your overall wellbeing. Some of the most common conditions that affect the penis are: Priapism, a persistent, often painful erection that lasts more than 4 hours. Peyronie’s disease, a condition in which a plaque, or hard lump, forms in …
Monday, October 8th 2018 – Scientists report they have uncovered the first evidence that erectile dysfunction may have genetic underpinnings. In the study, the researchers analysed data from hundreds of thousands of men. The investigators found gene variations in a specific spot in the human genome near the SIM1 gene that is significantly associated with …
Prostate cancer develops in a man’s prostate, the walnut-sized gland just below the bladder that produces some of the fluid in semen. It is the most common cancer in men after skin cancer. It often grows very slowly and may not cause significant harm. But some types are more aggressive and can spread quickly without …
What Testicular cancer? A relatively rare cancer that usually affects one testicle. What are the main symptoms? The key symptoms to look out for are: A lump in either testicle Any enlargement of the testicle A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum A dull ache in the abdomen or groin A sudden collection of fluid …
Testosterone plays a role in much of men’s health – from hair to muscle, prostates to sex. Is Testosterone Made in The Testicles? Yes, it is the most important of the male hormones. It is responsible for muscle, bone and sexual development as well as sex drive. At puberty, it makes the voice drop and …
Split Foreskin My boyfriend has had a scar on his penis on the thin bit where the foreskin pulls back and joints with the head. Recently this split and although it healed a bit it tore again when the skin was pushed back during sexual intercourse. Please, can you advise us on whether this is …
Circumcision is the surgical removal of the skin covering the tip of the penis. The procedure is fairly common for new-born boys in certain parts of the world, including the United States. Circumcision after the newborn period is possible, but it’s a more complex procedure. For some families, circumcision is a religious ritual. The circumcision …
What Is It? A prolonged erection that, if left untreated, can damage the penis. It is definitely no joke. What Are the Main Symptoms? Persistent erection for more than four hours in the absence of sexual stimulation. Penile pain. What is the Risk? Priapism can affect men of all ages but the risk is very …
Men everywhere worry that their penis is smaller than it should be or that it won’t satisfy a lover. But research suggests that most men underestimate the size of their pride and joy. Men have always placed great importance on the size of their penis. Many cultures associate penis size with masculinity. Throughout the ages, …
Almost all men will experience some form of erectile dysfunction during their lifetimes. It becomes more common with age. Acute, or occasional, ED is often a minor problem. Many men will experience this at some point in their lives, and it often resolves itself on its own. However, chronic ED is a complex problem. It …
Patients with prostate cancer come to their doctors with all kinds of wrong notions. Here are 3 of the most frequent misconceptions: #1: Big Prostates are Bad All problems related to the urinary system seem to get blamed on prostate enlargement. This can’t be true because men with small prostate glands also complain of going …
When a man has undergone a vasectomy, he is sometimes said to be shooting blanks. But this metaphor is inaccurate. Really, the more apt statement would be that he is firing rubber bullets. It is a common misconception that a vasectomy will rob you of your ability to ejaculate altogether, but this is patently false. …
Urinary incontinence – the loss of bladder control – is a common and often embarrassing problem. The severity ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that is so sudden and strong you don’t get to a toilet in time. Though it occurs more often as people …
A vasectomy is a type of surgery in which your doctor cuts the vas deferens. This tube connects your sperm-producing testicles to your penis for ejaculation. Your testicles can still produce sperm, but they won’t get into the semen that is produced when you ejaculate. A vasectomy reversal reverses the effects of a vasectomy. This …
