Hypogonadism is a condition when sex glands, also known as gonads, cannot produce enough sex hormones required for masculine growth and development during puberty. You either can be born with hypogonadism (low T) or develop it later in life due to an injury or infection. Aging also contributes to low T as the level
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How Penile Traction Therapy Treats Peyronie’s Disease
Statistics show that approximately 13 percent of American men suffer from Peyronie’s disease –a condition in which scar tissue builds up beneath the skin of the penis, causing it to curve and/or lose girth and length. If you’re concerned that you may be experiencing the symptoms of Peyronie’s disease, and you’ve decided that medications are
Read MoreMale Infertility: Questions to Ask Your Urologist
According to reports, approximately one in seven couples fail to conceive, and in up to half of these couples, the problem lies in the male partner. This might be attributed to abnormal sperm function, low sperm count, blockages preventing sperm delivery, chronic illnesses, etc. Dr. Desiderio Avila of the urology clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, a
Read MoreImportant Considerations Before Getting a Vasectomy
Opting for permanent birth control is not always an easy decision to make, even if you do not want to have children in the future. However, having a vasectomy is much quicker, cheaper, and less painful for a man than tubal ligation is for a woman. A vasectomy prevents your sperm from entering the seminal
Read MoreSurprising Reasons To See A Urological Surgeon
It may be tempting to ignore problems related to men’s health or the urinary tract and hope they’ll go away on their own. The reality, is there is nothing embarrassing about talking to a professional about them, and health conditions rarely go away without treatment and/or lifestyle changes. Early detection is crucial when it comes
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