One of the obstacles couples can face is infertility, the inability to conceive a child. It is estimated to affect around 15% of couples. Male infertility is when the problem is with the male partner, which happens about 40% of the time. Male infertility can be a tricky condition to diagnose and treat, and in
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Prostate Screening Methods
Prostate cancer screening can identify signs of cancer early – before any symptoms appear. In most cases, it is recommended by the age of 50, although men with a high risk of prostate cancer should undergo screenings earlier. There are various types of prostate screening methods. Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Blood Test The initial screening test
Read MoreTreating Peyronie’s Disease
One of the most embarrassing topics for a man to speak about is Peyronie’s disease or curvature of the penis. It happens when tissue in the penis hardens and scar tissue (plaque) forms in the lining of the penis, causing a bend upward or to the side. The size and shape of a penis varies
Read MoreLife With Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is relatively common among older men, but it is usually an extremely slow-growing cancer. Therefore, if a man is 75 years of age and is diagnosed with the disease, he and his doctor may opt to not treat it – and just keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn’t become aggressive.
Read MoreVasectomy Reversal
Some 500,000 men in the United States opt to undergo a vasectomy each year. A birth control solution for men, a vasectomy is performed by surgically cutting or blocking the tubes (vas deferens) that carry sperm from the testicles to the penis. When the vas deferens are cut or blocked, sperm is prevented from exiting
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