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5 Vitamins for Male Sexual Health

5 Vitamins for Male Sexual Health To all the men out there, sexual health is not just limited to massive libido, macho-sperms and fervent erection. The concept of sexual health is much deeper and comprehensive than just quality sex. For example, optimal sexual health involves adequate physical stamina, vigor and sexual appetite in addition to […]

Is a Vasectomy removable?

Is a Vasectomy removable? A vasectomy is intended to be a permanent procedure, but microsurgical techniques have been developed that have allowed restoration of fertility through reversal of a vasectomy. If you are considering this option, you should know that the success rate is variable. It depends upon several factors, including the skill and expertise […]

Vasectomy vs. Tubal Ligation

Vasectomy vs. Tubal Ligation Across the globe, sterilization is considered as the most reliable method to achieve permanent contraception or birth control. However, despite widespread popularity and potential benefits, many couples remain clueless regarding the most suitable procedure to achieve sterilization. Broadly speaking, permanent contraception or sterilization can be achieved via either of these methods: […]

What is a Vasectomy Procedure?

What is a Vasectomy Procedure? A vasectomy procedure is a surgical procedure performed by a urologist, a surgeon with special training in conditions that affect the genitourinary tract. During a vasectomy, the surgeon blocks the tube that carries sperm from the testicles to the urethra. This tube is known as the vas deferens. The vasectomy […]

The Effectiveness of Vasectomy

The Effectiveness of Vasectomy One of the major advantages to vasectomy as a form of birth control is the effectiveness of the procedure. It is nearly 100% effective if performed by an experienced urologist. In fact, only 15 to 20 of every 10,000 couples will conceive in the first year after vasectomy, compared to 1,400 […]

Vasectomy: Is It Right For You?

Vasectomy: Is It Right For You? There are several factors you should consider carefully before you have a vasectomy procedure. Although vasectomy procedures can be reversed with microsurgical techniques with some success, vasectomy is considered a permanent method of birth control. If you are certain you don’t want to have children, then it is the […]

Vasectomy Advantages and Disadvantages

Vasectomy Advantages and Disadvantages If you are considering a vasectomy, you should be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of this form of birth control. The primary feature of a vasectomy is its permanence. It was designed to prevent further conception for life. For some men, this is an advantage. It’s relatively inexpensive compared […]

Safety Issues with Using Testosterone

Safety Issues with Using Testosterone FDA (Food and Drug Administration of USA) has approved testosterone replacement therapy to address hormonal deficits in diagnosed individuals, but after the latest spike in the number of reported cases of adverse effects, experts are reviewing the pros and cons of testosterone therapy in high-risk candidates. Safety issues with testosterone […]

Testosterone Therapy Side Effects

Testosterone Therapy Side Effects Testosterone replacement therapy can improve mood, energy levels, and libido in men who have low testosterone. However, therapy for replacement of testosterone is associated with side effects and the risks over the long term are not well understood. Men may have low testosterone levels without symptoms, simply as a result of […]

Low T Treatment Options

Low T Treatment Options Low testosterone can be caused by problems in the organs that produce testosterone, the testicles and the adrenal glands, or it can be caused by a problem with either the hypothalamus or pituitary gland in the brain, which regulate testosterone production in the gonads. Low T is known as “hypogonadism” and […]

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