Introduction to men's health An enlarged prostate gland is a common problem that men face as they get older. The average life expectancy of a man born in the United States in 2016 is 79 years and 8 months. The life expectancy for a man has increased dramatically in the past 50 years. How long …
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What is testicular pain? Treatments that help relieve testicular pain include medications, home care, and surgery. Men and boys may experience pain and soreness in one or both testicles, the organs located near the scrotum that produce the male sex hormone. This medical condition is called testicular pain. Doctors can help determine the underlying cause of testicular pain to help …
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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 penetration. Another symptom is an …
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How do guys get epididymitis? Epididymitis is inflammation of the testicular tube caused by sexually transmitted infections, other infections, blockage in the urethra, medication side effects or trauma. Epididymitis (inflammation of the testicular tube) is common in young men between the ages of 19 and 35 years old. Men often get epididymitis for various reasons that include Sexually transmitted infections …
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What is testicular pain? The testicles are a sensitive part of a man's body. Causes of testicular pain may be trauma, testicular torsion, epididimytis and other conditions. The testicles are a sensitive part of the male body. Even relatively minor injuries to them cause great pain, and many conditions can affect them. Testicles hang from the body in a pouch …
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What is a hormonal imbalance in men? A hormonal imbalance can affect a number of bodily functions, including metabolism, heart rate, sleep cycles, reproductive cycles, sexual function, growth and development, mood, and body temperature. Hormonal imbalances occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone present in the body. Hormones, which are chemicals produced by glands in …
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What causes cracks on my foreskin? Cracks in the foreskin may be due to drying soaps, body washes and other factors. In most instances, cracked skin may just be triggered by pre-existing skin conditions of the foreskin. Dry skin and cracks on the foreskin are generally not a cause for concern and can be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) and home …
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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 generally appears only in men …
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A prostate biopsy is a simple surgical procedure that takes just 10 minutes. A prostate biopsy is a simple surgical procedure that takes just 10 minutes. It involves inserting the biopsy needle through the wall of your rectum to reach your prostate to cut and remove around 10-12 small samples of tissue from the prostate. The idea of the procedure …
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A prostate biopsy is done to screen for prostate cancers. A patient may take about four to six weeks or even more recover after a prostate biopsy. The recovery process after biopsy usually depends on the patient's health and age. Doctors may recommend only light activities for 24-48 hours after a prostate biopsy. The doctor prescribes painkillers, vitamins, and antibiotics …
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