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Published: November 9, 2015
The Role of Testosterone in Men Testosterone is a key male hormone primarily produced in the testicles, although small amounts of testosterone are produced in the adrenal glands, located above the kidneys. This potent hormone is necessary for the development and maintenance of male features. Testosterone production is regulated by the hypothalamus and pituitary glands … Continue reading The Role of Testosterone in Men
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Published: November 6, 2015
Does Vasectomy decrease sexual drive? Vasectomy is a micro-surgical procedure that is usually performed to achieve permanent contraception in males. Most men are reluctant to consider vasectomy as a preferred method of contraception due to this popular notion that vasectomy adversely affects male libido, sex drive and sexual performance in the bedroom. But is it … Continue reading Does Vasectomy decrease sexual drive?
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Published: November 5, 2015
Penile Cancer in a Nutshell Penile cancer is a cancer that is caused by abnormal (malignant) cells from the tissues of the penis. The penis contains two types of erectile tissue, which is spongy tissue that is filled with blood vessels. Most of the penis is made up of the two bodies of the corpora … Continue reading Penile Cancer in a Nutshell
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Published: November 4, 2015
Does Addyi work? Addyi – also popularly referred to as female Viagra have recently been approved by FDA for use in women with hypoactive sexual desire syndrome. The active compound in Addyi is flibanserin, which is believed to exert its action by improving the biochemical balance in the females to strength libido naturally while reducing … Continue reading Does Addyi work?
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Published: November 3, 2015
What is Advanced Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer is considered “advanced” when it has spread beyond the prostate gland. The cancerous cells may spread to adjacent tissues, bones, lymph nodes, or to other parts of the body. If the cancer has spread to the seminal vesicles next to the prostate, it is referred to as “locally … Continue reading What is Advanced Prostate Cancer?
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Published: November 2, 2015
Kidney Stones | A Simple Patient Guide What is a kidney stone? The kidneys filter the blood and form urine. Kidney stones are deposits that form from mineral and acid salts in the kidney. They vary in size from the size of a grain of sand to large stones that can block drainage from the kidneys. Kidney … Continue reading Kidney Stones | A Simple Patient Guide
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Published: October 30, 2015
Quality of Life and Male Infertility Quality of life is an individual’s perceptions of their position in life in the context of their values and their culture, and also in relation to their goals, expectations, standards, and concerns. Studies have demonstrated that men struggling with infertility and infertility treatment are affected by increased strain and … Continue reading Quality of Life and Male Infertility
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Published: October 29, 2015
What is bladder prolapse? The bladder is a hollow muscular organ that is held in place by the muscles of the pelvic floor, which form a sling or hammock. With age and childbirth, the muscles of the pelvic floor can stretch or become weak, which allows the bladder to drop. The bladder then bulges out … Continue reading What is bladder prolapse?
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Published: October 28, 2015
Common Women Urology Problems Urological problems are widespread. Women tend to experience more problems with the urinary tract more often than men for several reasons. Pregnancy causes the uterus to put pressure on the bladder, which can cause urological problems. A history of gynecologic surgeries, menopause, and obesity can also lead to urological problems. The female … Continue reading Common Women Urology Problems
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Published: October 27, 2015
Sexual Identity and Orientation Sexuality and sexual orientation is a complicated topic and doesn’t always appear as crystal clear as it may seem or usually understood. In simple words, although it is pretty easy to identify people based on their physiological gender; it is often challenging to categorize individuals based on their sexual orientation or … Continue reading Sexual Identity and Orientation
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