Testosterone is a very important male hormone. In men, testosterone is needed for fertility, strength, building muscle and bone mass, even fat distribution, and a healthy sex life. Testosterone production can dip beginning at the age of 40. Normal testosterone levels fall to anywhere between 300 to 1,000 (ng/dL). The implications of low T levels
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Most common physical causes of erectile dysfunction
Being unable to achieve an erection or have a lasting erection can be very distressing. It can happen from time to time to every man. However, erectile dysfunction (ED) is when a man has a persistent inability to achieve and maintain an erection needed for sex. ED can have many causes, both mental and physical.
Read MoreHow Does an Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Work and Why Its Done
A penile prosthesis is a surgically implanted device used in reversing the limitations associated with persistent erectile dysfunction (ED). There are two main types of penile prostheses available: semirigid and inflatable (IPP). The latter is the more preferred option, boasting a remarkably high satisfaction rate—between 90 and 95 percent—as some studies have shown. If you’re
Read MoreCan a Vasectomy Reversal Cause Birth Defects?
If you and your partner want to try to conceive, but you’ve had a vasectomy in the past, then you will want to talk to a skilled urologist about the viability of having a vasectomy reversal. A vasectomy reversal is a procedure that involves reconnecting the vas deferens tubes, so that the sperm can travel
Read MoreTreatment Options for an Enlarged Prostate
An exclusively male reproductive organ, the prostate gland is a walnut-shaped organ that is located just below a man’s bladder. It provides a key fluid that blends with sperm for fertilization. The prostate actually surrounds the urethra, which is the channel that carries urine from the bladder to be released out of the body. As
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