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
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