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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When to See a Urological Surgeon
Urological surgeons diagnose and treat disorders and injuries affecting the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. They employ both nonsurgical and surgical methods to treat a wide variety of conditions from urinary obstructions to low testosterone (low-T), infertility, and prostate cancer. Although your primary care doctor can help with mild urinary problems, you may
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 MoreTypes of Male Birth Control
When it comes to contraception, a number of methods are available for both men and women. Most of the options are for women only, the most common of which is “the pill” for women. If a woman wants to become pregnant, she simply stops taking the pill. As of the time of this writing, a
Read MoreCommon Urological Conditions Found in Men Over 50
Urology focuses on conditions and diseases of the urinary-tract system as well as the male reproductive organs. Both men and women can be susceptible to urological issues, such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), but certain conditions affect men only – particularly men who are over the age of 50. Many urological conditions in men tend
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