An enlarged prostate is a common condition, especially among men older than 50. Also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), an enlarged prostate is not the same as prostate cancer. Although it is not cancerous, it can cause extremely unpleasant symptoms. Fortunately, there are treatments that can help reduce symptoms. What Is the Prostate? The prostate
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Let’s break down what “urethral strictures” means, and how this medical condition might apply to you. The urethra is the tube that begins at the bladder and carries urine out of the body. In men, the urethra goes from the bladder, through the prostate gland immediately beneath the bladder, and into the penis. Strictures are
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Erectile dysfunction (ED)is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection firm enough to complete sexual intercourse. ED is a very common issue. Symptoms of ED occuroccasionally for just about all men. However, whensuchsymptoms occur more routinely – in 50% of attempts or more– it is time to consult a urologist for a diagnosis and
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Low T, also named male hypogonadism, is a medical condition in which the testicles don’t produce enough (less than 300 ng/dL) of an essential men’s sex hormone called testosterone. Testosterone is the primary androgen that plays a significant role in puberty, fertility, and sexual desire. Testosterone is produced in both males and females. However, their
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ED, or erectile dysfunction, is a common condition in American men. It is the inability of men to get or maintain penile erections. Many things can contribute to erectile dysfunction, including stress, injury, poor blood flow toward the penis, low testosterone level, and underlying conditions like depression, diabetes, hypertension, etc. If you’re one of those
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