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Prostate Role in Reproduction

Prostate Role in Reproduction Human prostate gland is one of the vital reproductive organs that is required for the maintenance of optimal reproductive and sexual activities. Anatomically, the gland is located in front of the rectum (slightly below the urinary bladder). The prostate gland is connected via ducts to the urethra (prostatic urethra) for the […]

High Blood Pressure and Sexual Problems

High Blood Pressure and Sexual Problems The impact of high blood pressure on your life is severe, from constant headaches to frustrations and triggers. Not only this, high blood pressure can translate into several serious problems, including heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. However, most of us often think this is all that a blood pressure […]

Obesity and Sexual Quality of Life

Obesity and Sexual Quality of Life Obesity can impact your life adversely, affecting the quality of life, with poor sexual health being one of the consequences. As far as sexual health is concerned, it results in infertility, reduced sexual quality and creates conception problems among women. Obesity and Sexual Life Research reveals that overweight […]

High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure High blood pressure is one of the leading killers on the planet, and millions of people suffer from it. As more and more people battle obesity, high blood pressure has become even more common. How is Blood Pressure Measured? Blood pressure is determined by how much blood pumps through the heart […]

Am I Normal? Flaccid and Erect Penis Sizes

Am I Normal? Flaccid and Erect Penis Sizes Dimensions or measurements of average penis size has long been a focus of sexual and reproductive debate among investigators and scientists. Unfortunately, commercialization of sex and pornography has led to unreasonably high expectations and demands for the size of male copulating organ. For most males, penile size […]

Prevention of Bladder Cancer

Prevention of Bladder Cancer Are you aware that malignancy of urinary bladder claimed approximately 16,000 lives in the year 2014? This corresponds to approximately 2.5% of all cancer related deaths in the United States (1). Bladder malignancy is the result of abnormal growth and metabolism of transitional cells within the lining of urinary bladder. It […]

Urinary Tract Infection During Pregnancy

Urinary Tract Infection During Pregnancy Urinary tract is comprised of multiple organs and components, with each part playing a vital role in the filtration, metabolism, absorption and secretion of urine. The key components of urinary system include; Kidney: it is a bean shaped organ which is located in the lower lumbar region of the abdomen. […]

Urination Problems

Urination Problems A functional urinary system is required for several vital functions such as excretion of excess water and metabolites from the body, removal of toxins and maintenance of normal biochemical environment of the systems as a result of effective circulation. However, due to physiological aging, exposure to physical or environmental agents or due to […]

What is Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy or ESWL?

What is Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy or ESWL? Research done in the late 1970s showed that shock waves generated outside the body can pulverize urinary stones inside the body. The pulverization resulted in sand-like particles which could be passed easily. Such treatment has become the standard therapy for stones of the upper urinary tract (kidney and […]

Renal Failure Treatments

Renal Failure Treatments While renal failure is very serious, we do live in an age where it can be treated and managed. Those with chronic kidney disease will find their lifestyle has changed but they can still live a relatively normal lifestyle nonetheless thanks to various treatments. The various treatments for renal failure include: […]

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