The prostate is a small, hormone producing gland that is found only in men. This gland is about the size of a grape or a walnut, and is located in front of the rectum, and below the bladder. It surrounds the urethra, which is the tube in males which carry urine from the body to the opening of the penis, where the urine exits the body. The prostate does several things, and one of them is excreting different things which aid in the reproductive process of the male. Some of the excretions include Zinc, Citric Acid and a Prostate Specific Antigen.
If there is one terrifying thing that a man can see, it is an unknown growth on their penis. Not only would this be a sign of a possible sexually transmitted disease or possibly even cancer, the embarrassment of having to see a doctor about it, or from having to tell your partner can be extreme to say the least. But in the case of pearly penile papules, there really is no cause for alarm at all.
In a normal sexual encounter, a man who is actively thrusting and trying to achieve orgasm, can do so in anywhere between two and four minutes. If a man is actively trying to climax and can’t, he has a condition called delayed ejaculation, which is the opposite of premature ejaculation. Delayed ejaculation is sometimes called ejaculatory incompetence and generally occurs due to a psychological problem, rather than a physical problem.
An enlarged prostate is also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH. Men who have an enlarged prostate often have problems urinating. They may find that they have to urinate more often than usual, or that they have a difficult time urinating at all. They may also have more urinary tract infections due to the urine being unable leave the body. This phenomenon occurs because the prostate is very near the urethra, and when it enlarges, it may press against the urethra, obstructing the urine from exiting the body.
Testicular cancer is a cancer that men develop in their testicles. Around 1 in every 250 men develop this type of cancer. It has been found that testicular cancer affects men ages 15 to 45 more than at any other ages, and more in men who are in their mid-twenties. Testicular cancer can be cured, however, early treatment is the best kind.
Andropause has been called ‘the male menopause’. This is because similar to menopause in women, andropause is related to a drop in hormones. Men who go through this condition might experience a loss of energy, a lower sex drive, loss of lean muscle mass, weight gain and other symptoms. Often times, men never speak to their doctors because they are either embarrassed, or they attribute their symptoms to ‘just getting older.’ Below is an overview of the symptoms of andropause, the treatments, and more.
Surgical Penile Prosthesis is a process which is used to treat erectile dysfunction. This involves placing a rod or tubing inside of the penis surgically, which allows him to achieve an erection and maintain it for a period of time. Keep reading to learn more information about surgical penile prosthesis and how it is achieved.
