Sexless Marriage – Non Consummated Marriage Despite being married and living together, couples may be unable to engage in sexual activity and have successful intercourse for variable duration. It is usually referred to as sexless or non consummated marriage. Not sure what to expect? The first time is usually anxiety filled, more so for women…
Semen Parameters in a Healthy Male If you are attending a fertility clinic with your partner, semen analysis would be the basic test recommended for you, as it forms the cornerstone of male infertility evaluation. A semen sample is collected by masturbation into a clean, dry and sterile container. It may also be collected during…
Night fall in men (Wet Dreams) Has nightfall or wet dream as it is more popularly known, been a matter of embarrassment or worry to you? Though it is very common for men to have had experienced it at some point in their lives, it may become very embarrassing to discuss the matter and men…
Teratozoospermia – Can it be reversed? or Cured? Teratozoospermia (also called Teratospermia) is an abnormality in sperm morphology. Sperm morphology refers to the size and shape of the sperm. Does sperm shape affect fertility? The typical shape of the sperm makes it capable of swimming across the female genital tract so as to reach the…
Varicocele – All you want to know What is varicocele? A varicocele is an abnormal enlargement or engorgement of the veins within the scrotum. They are the veins which drain the blood from the testicles. You may have heard of or seen varicose veins of the legs which are abnormally engorged and tortuous veins in…
Causes of Male Infertility Infertility in men is defined as the inability to reproduce after 1 year of unprotected intercourse, assuming the female partner is perfectly healthy. Infertility affects approximately 10-15% of couples belonging to the reproductive age group. Though the worldwide prevalence of infertility has been stable over the past 50 years, there has…
Sexologist in Chennai – Treatments Offered Discussing sexual concerns of a couple with a third person is considered embarrassing and a taboo even in this modern era. But sexual problems have been on the rise these days owing to a stressful lifestyle and it is important to find the right person to seek help from.…
When to get tested for confirmed HIV results? Despite all the advances in HIV testing and widespread awareness about how to test for HIV, HIV still remains a taboo. Advanced treatment with highly effective antiviral drugs has made it possible to live a near normal life with HIV. What is important in successful management of…
Irregular Periods – Causes and Symptoms A period, or menstruation is the shedding of a lining on the uterus (called endometrium) that appears as bleeding from the womb and released through vagina. Periods in girls usually start between the ages of 10 to 16 years. In many cases, during the initial years, it may take…
Sildenafil Citrate: It is an oral drug popularly sold by the trade name Viagra. It has also been referred to as the little blue pill. It acts by dilating the blood vessels supplying the erectile tissue of penis. Cialis: It is a popular brand name for tadalafil which is also administered orally. Topical Creams: Creams containing Alprostadil are sometimes used for local application over the penis
Nutraceuticals in treating Erectile Dysfunction Nutraceuticals means Healthy and Nutritional Supplement/Food items. About 50% of men experience some form sexual dysfunction at some point of their lifetime. But, those seeking medical help for it are very few as discussing sexual health matters such as libido and erectile dysfunction are associated with embarrassment and stigma of…
Paraphimosis is a condition where the retracted foreskin of the penis cannot be returned to its normal position (in an uncircumcised individual). Paraphimosis is a relatively uncommon condition and is most commonly due to iatrogenic reasons or inadvertently caused condition. Paraphimosis defers from phimosis in that in phimosis the foreskin cannot be retracted beyond the glans penis. Paraphimosis is a clinical emergency as failure to recognise and treat this can lead to loss of the glans penis.