The Scorching Reality: Health Issues Caused by Extreme Heat
Introduction As global temperatures continue to rise, extreme heat events have become more frequent and intense, posing a significant threat to human health. Heatwaves and >> Read More ...
Men’s Health
Prostate Pain Location, Causes, Symptoms and Tests
Pain just above the genitals in men usually raises the concern about bladder or prostate problems. In young boys and male teens, prostate problems are usually not a consideration. However, prostate problems can arise in late teens with recent studies noting an increase in prostate cancer among teen males. In younger males, >> Read More ...
Prostate Problems – Types, Causes and Symptoms
The prostate gland is an accessory gland in males sitting beneath the bladder and encircling the urethra. It produces and secretes prostatic fluid into the urethra which makes up about 20% of the semen. This fluid is essential to activate the sperm cells and maintaining normal motility and functioning. Like any organ, the >> Read More ...
Types of Depression (Depressive Disorders), Meaning and Symptoms
Most people think of depression as single mental health condition. There are several different types of depressive disorders that collectively fall under depression. While sadness is a major symptom, there are other symptoms that also occur in depressive disorders. In fact some people who suffer with certain depressive >> Read More ...
Tips for Living With A Large Prostate
Prostate problems are common in older men. About 1 out of 3 men older than 50 years will suffer with an enlarged prostate, a condition known as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). By the age of 85 years, it will affect 90% of men. It is not the only type of prostate problem that will affect a man, especially as he gets >> Read More ...
Luteinizing Hormone Deficiency
What is Luteinizing Hormone Deficiency? A deficiency of luteinizing hormone has pronounced effects on human reproduction. In order to understand the consequences of a deficiency of luteinizing hormone, it is important to first understand the effect of this hormone in the human body. Luteinizing hormone (LH) is a hormone >> Read More ...
Balanitis – Inflammation of Penis Head, Swollen Penile Tip
What is balanitis? Balanitis is the medical term for inflammation of the glans penis, also referred to as the head of the penis or tip of the penis. The inflammation often involves the foreskin (prepuce) in uncircumcised men in which case it is known as balanoposthitis. If the foreskin alone is inflamed then it is known as >> Read More ...
Male Sexual Health and the Sexual Act in Men
What is sexual health? According to the World Health Organization, sexual health is a state of physical, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality. It requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, >> Read More ...
Erectile Dysfunction – Normal Erection Process, Causes, Symptoms
What is Erectile Dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction (ED), or impotence, is any difficulty or inability to attain an erection or maintain it for a period of time that allows for sexual activity. The term is often used quite cautiously by men but accounts for varying degrees of disturbances with the penile erection. It is >> Read More ...
Erectile Dysfunction Treatment (Drugs and Remedies)
Erectile Dysfunction Medications Drug therapy for erectile dysfunction was revolutionized with the introduction of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors. Until this time it was either a matter of luck with intraurethral alprostadil or a painful and risky procedure of intracavernosal injection with drugs like alprostadil and >> Read More ...
Low Male Hormones – Hypogonadism, Delayed Puberty (Men, Boys)
Testosterone is the most abundant male sex hormone (androgen) circulating in the body. It is mainly formed in the testes although androgens from the adrenal glands can also be converted into testosterone. This hormone is essential for the development of the male sex organs in the fetal stage and subsides a few months after >> Read More ...