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Processed Meat and Lower Fertilization

Processed Meat and Lower Fertilization Bad news for meat lovers: processed meat may be linked to lower fertilization, according to a new study. The study, completed by Dr. Wei Xia, of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston and published online Aug. 5 in Fertility & Sterility, tracked 141 men who were […]

Low Sex Drive in Women

Low Sex Drive in Women Low sex drive or poor sexual libido is a bar on relationships and can significantly alter the quality of sexual and reproductive life of affected couples. According to latest estimates, the prevalence of hypoactive sexual disorder in females is fairly high. For example, according to a study reported in Jama […]

Blood in Semen

Blood in Semen Semen is the male ejaculate that contains sperms, prostatic and other glandular secretions and some enzymes. Under normal circumstances, blood is not considered a normal constituent of semen; however, in certain cases, broken or abraded blood vessels or traumatic injuries to the inguinal region may lead to extravasation of blood in the […]

Testicular Torsion: Diagnosis and Treatment

Testicular Torsion: Diagnosis and Treatment If you have signs and symptoms of testicular torsion, it’s important to seek immediate medical care to determine if torsion is the cause of your pain or swelling. Since testicular torsion is a surgical emergency, most tests performed by your doctor will be used to rule out that diagnosis or […]

Safest Birth Control Options for Teenagers

Safest Birth Control Options for Teenagers Discussing topics that are sexually bold is not a common practice in many cultures. In fact even in United States, parents often feel uncomfortable giving their teens “the sex talk” and therefore most guardians seek the help of pediatricians to counsel kids on reliable birth control methods. But healthcare […]

Testicular Cancer – Diagnosis and Treatment

Testicular Cancer – Diagnosis and Treatment Testicular cancer has one of the highest treatment success rates among all cancers. However, that survivability depends on timely medical intervention. It’s important to report any unusual signs or symptoms to your physician, allowing early diagnosis and treatment. Diagnosis of Testicular Cancer Three primary diagnostic methods are used to […]

Benefits of Love and Sex

Benefits of Love and Sex Are you aware that optimal health is not attributed to good food and exercise alone? According to a new research, love relationships, romance and sex plays an equally vital role in the maintenance of health and wellness by lowering blood pressure and improving overall physical, mental and emotional health. Effects […]

Testicular Cancer – Causes, Signs and Symptoms

Testicular Cancer – Causes, Signs and Symptoms Testicular cancer is the most frequently occurring cancer found in younger men. Fortunately, with treatment, it is also one of the most survivable forms of all cancer, with an estimated 95% survival rate when caught in the early stages. The survival rate at later stages is only minimally […]

Vaginal Bleeding

Vaginal Bleeding Vaginal bleeding during menstruation is physiological and marks the shedding/ sloughing of uterine blood vessels (and endometrial layers) as a result of changes in the rhythm of major female hormones. Since menstrual bleeding is physiological; therefore no intervention is generally needed if flow is normal. However, there are a few situations when vaginal […]

Common Testicular Disorders

Common Testicular Disorders Urologic surgeons are trained in the evaluation and management of disorders of the genitourinary tract, including the variety of disorders that affect the testicles in men. Some of the common testicular disorders treated by urologists include testicular torsion, epididymitis, varicocele, hydrocele, testicular cancer, scrotal swelling and darkened semen. What is Testicular Torsion? […]

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