When most people hear about urinary tract infections (UTI) they think of women with bladder infections. But there are a significant number of men who develop UTIs for a variety of reasons. And while we generally don't hear men complaining about having an infection, various conditions in both young and older men can result in…
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Getting Your Testosterone Levels to Normal - The Right Way!
Low Testosterone levels, commonly referred to these days as Low T, are a frequent cause of men's sexual dysfunction along with other effects. Symptoms include: Erectile Dysfunction Low sexual desire Fatigue Loss of muscle mass Increased waist girth Depression Other less obvious but just as important effects of Low T are osteoporosis, increased risk of…
Read MoreIs Cialis Not Working for Your Erectile Dysfunction?
If you watch any television you're bound to see an ad for Cialis with the omnipresent warning "If you have an erection that lasts more than four hours call your doctor." For most men with erectile dysfunction that would be a welcome side effect but in reality it is a dangerous condition known as priapism…
Read MoreWhat About My PSA?!
Recently the USPSTF (U.S. Preventive Services Task Force) made a recommendation against ANY man getting a PSA for the purposes of detecting prostate cancer. This unleashed an enormous amount of media attention which unfortunately is quite confusing for the average man. Why would such a recommendation be made and what actually is the controversy behind "screening…
Read MoreThe Importance of Lifestyle Modification in Men's Health
I'm often asked, "Hey Doc, what can I do to keep my Prostate healthy and my erections normal?" My response is always, "Keep your heart healthy and you'll keep your Prostate and erections healthy." That's because men are more likely to die of Heart Disease than Prostate Cancer and become impotent for the same reason.…
Read MorePeyronie's Disease or Abnormal Penile Curvature
Some degree of penile curvature is not unusual but if a significant, often painful onset of new curvature occurs this could signify the development of Peyronie's Disease. Peyronie's Disease can occur in men of any age but most frequently in men in their 50's. The worst aspect of Peyronie's is that it could result in…
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