The prostate gland produces the thick, milky-white fluid that carries the millions of sperm cells during intercourse. The prostate is about the size of a walnut or a golf ball, and it is located between the bladder and the lower intestine. It surrounds part of the urethra, which is the internal tube where urine is
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Men’s Health: The Main Doctors You Need to See
Men and women are not created equal; their physical differences include a susceptibility to different types of medical ailments and conditions. To ensure that men receive health care specific to their needs, there are several types of doctors they should see for preventive care. Urologist A urologist is a doctor who specializes in the genitals
Read MoreHow Your Urologist Checks for Prostate Health
Prostate cancer is the most common form of [non-skin] cancer for men in the United States. A part of the men’s reproductive system, the prostate is located below a man’s bladder and to the front of the rectum. When healthy, your prostate is about the size of a walnut; when diseased, your prostate will enlarge
Read MoreIs Erectile Dysfunction Reversible?
Erectile dysfunction – ED for short – is a condition in which a man is unable to achieve or sustain an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse. Still, the definition is can be a bit misleading. That’s because men who are unable to get or keep a firm erection also include those who can
Read MoreWhat to Expect When You Get a Vasectomy: Before, During, and After
Vasectomy is a form of permanent birth control that involves a male undergoing surgery to block the vas deferens – the tubes in the scrotum that relay sperm – for which the procedure is named. Because many men don’t know what to expect before, during, and after a vasectomy, learning the facts will lead to
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