While both men and women have some testosterone and some estrogen, men have much more testosterone and women have much more estrogen. The high level of testosterone gives men their manly features such as strong muscles and facial hair. Testosterone is also key to a man’s healthy sex drive and sperm production, so low levels
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Common Hormone Imbalances in Men Over 40
Our bodies go through many changes as we grow older. One of those changes is a decrease in hormone production, and this can cause an imbalance in our overall hormone levels. Interestingly, a hormonal imbalance can occur at any point in a man’s life. However, hormone imbalances tend to occur more frequently in men as
Read MoreWhat Causes Urinary Tract Infection in Men?
While urinary tract infections are not life threatening if treated early, they can cause serious symptoms if you delay getting treatment. The kidneys, bladder, ureter, and urethra make up the urinary tract, the section of the body that is responsible for expelling urine. Urine travels from the narrow tubes of the ureters from the kidneys
Read More4 Symptoms of Peyronie’s Disease
Peyronie’s disease is a physical condition that can affect a man’s reproductive health. If you’re lucky, it may go away on its own; but the percentage of men who heal naturally from Peyronie’s disease without medical intervention is very low. In the interest of your sexual health and self-confidence, see a skilled urologist if you
Read MoreBladder Cancer: Another Reason to Stop Smoking
In 1965, Congress passed a law requiring that cigarette packaging distributed within the United States carry a warning that cigarettes are bad for your health. That warning states that “Smoking Causes Lung Cancer, Heart Disease, Emphysema, and May Complicate Pregnancy.” Over the years, we have heard testimonials and seen evidence that smoking – including all
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