Most people think of women getting urinary tract infections (UTIs), but men can get them too. They’re caused by bacteria in the kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra. Only about 3% of men get UTIs, but when they do, it’s often more complicated than when women get them. UTIs are also more likely to spread to … Continue reading Urinary Tract Infections in Men
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Is Your Allergy Medicine Hurting Your Testicles?
If you’ve got allergies, antihistamines may feel like a saving grace. But if you’re trying to have kids, you may want to consider the effects on your testicles. The link between antihistamines and fertility issues A new study published in the journal Reproduction found a link between antihistamines and impaired testicular function in animals. According … Continue reading Is Your Allergy Medicine Hurting Your Testicles?
Ghana’s First Erectile Dysfunction Unit Opens Today
On August 1, 2018, the Ashanti Regional Hospital in Ghana is getting Men’s Clinic, a unit specifically set up to manage and treat erectile dysfunction (ED). Erectile dysfunction in Ghana According to one of the doctors behind the push for an ED clinic, Dr. Samuel Amanama, erectile dysfunction is increasing in Ghana, likely due to … Continue reading Ghana’s First Erectile Dysfunction Unit Opens Today
IMA’s Initiative Focuses on Erectile Dysfunction
Women in India were hopeful when they heard that the Indian Medical Association IMA) was launching a new initiative to raise sexual health awareness among doctors. The idea was sold as a program to sensitize doctors and break the taboos around talking about sex and sexual health issues. A strong focus on erectile dysfunction But … Continue reading IMA’s Initiative Focuses on Erectile Dysfunction
Can Taking Melatonin Help Your Erectile Dysfunction?
Not getting enough sleep—or poor quality sleep—has been linked to erectile dysfunction (ED). Knowing that melatonin can help you fall asleep and stay asleep, is it possible melatonin—naturally occurring or as a supplement—could also help your ED? Several studies seem to indicate that it could. Melatonin levels and erectile dysfunction in humans A recent study … Continue reading Can Taking Melatonin Help Your Erectile Dysfunction?
Doctors’ Tour Focuses on Erectile Dysfunction, Men’s Health
From erectile dysfunction to trouble peeing, there are specific reasons men tend to see their doctor. But if were up to doctors Jamin Brahmbhatt and Sijo Parekattil, men would go for regular checkups as frequently as most women do, not just when something is wrong. Beyond erectile dysfunction It’s part of the reason the two … Continue reading Doctors’ Tour Focuses on Erectile Dysfunction, Men’s Health
Erectile Dysfunction and Other Side Effects of Diabetes in Men
When it comes to diabetes, men and women are affected differently, and we’re not just talking about erectile dysfunction (ED). Women frequently have more serious complications and an increased risk of death compared to men. But diabetes is more common in men, especially type 2, which has been linked to lower testosterone levels. (Interestingly, higher … Continue reading Erectile Dysfunction and Other Side Effects of Diabetes in Men
Sex Over 50 New Study Show Some Amazing Results
A recent study explores how many Americans are still sexually active in their later years, and the results may surprise you. The research followed the sexual habits, behavior, and attitudes towards intimacy of 3,005 men and women between the ages of 57 and 85 years of age. While physiology has an impact, by and large, … Continue reading Sex Over 50 New Study Show Some Amazing Results