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Male Sexual Issues


  • Erectile Dysfunction
    Sexual problems are not uncommon among men, especially as they age. Many men have problems getting or keeping an erection. Some men have problems with ejaculation. Others have lower than normal levels of testosterone, which is the most important male sex hormone. The good news is that treatment often can help sexual problems. Erection Problems Problems getting or keeping an erection is called erectile dysfunction, or ED. ED used to be called impotence. It’s hard to know how many men have ED. But estimates of U.S. men affected range from 15 million to 30 million. Most of the time, ED has a physical cause. ED may mean your blood vessels are clogged. It may mean you have nerve damage from diabetes. Many health problems can lead to ED. ED is also a side effect of many common medicines, including some used to treat depression or high blood pressure. Unhealthy habits like smoking, abusing alcohol, overeating, and leading an inactive lifestyle also can lead to ED. Emotional factor Read More...
  • Prostate Health and Prostatitis
    The prostate is a gland. It helps make semen, the fluid that contains sperm. It encircles the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out through the penis. A young man's prostate is about the size of a walnut. It slowly grows larger with age. If it gets too large, it can cause problems. The older men get, the more likely they are to have prostate problems. The three most common prostate problems are prostatitis, prostate enlargement, and prostate cancer. Although most prostate problems are not cancer, prostate cancer affects many men. Talking to your doctor about prostate problems and whether screening is the right choice for you will protect your prostate health and overall health.   Prostatitis   Prostatitis (pross-tuh-TYT-uhss) means the prostate might be inflamed or irritated. It often causes pain. It is the most common prostate problem for men younger than 50. Prostatitis can come on suddenly, or be a chronic problem that keeps going away and coming Read More...
  • Testosterone Test: Measures The Amount of The Male Hormone in the Blood
    A testosterone test measures the amount of the male hormone, testosterone, in the blood.   How the Test is Performed Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). The health care provider wraps an elastic band around the upper arm to apply pressure to the area and make the vein swell with blood. Next, the health care provider gently inserts a needle into the vein. The blood collects into an airtight vial or tube attached to the needle. The elastic band is removed from your arm. Once the blood has been collected, the needle is removed, and the puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding. In infants or young children, a sharp tool called a lancet may be used to puncture the skin and make it bleed. The blood collects into a small glass tube called a pipette, or onto a slide or test strip. A bandage may be placed over the area if there is any bleeding. &n Read More...


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