Vitamin B12 and its effect on Men’s Fertility A little over 7% of all men, suffer infertility. About one in 20 men have low numbers of sperm which is one of the common causes for infertility. However, one in every 100 men has no sperm at all. In recent years, studies have shown that vitamin B12 has…
PreMarital Health Check – Mandatory Tests to be done before marriage We often find someone who is astrologically compatible with us so we can have a happy married life and keep ourselves and our partner happy. But have you ever wondered that some medical tests are as or more important than they look? It is…
Retrograde Ejaculation – Causes and Treatment Retrograde Ejaculation – One of the ejaculatory dysfunctions experienced by men. In normal ejaculation, during orgasm, the semen comes out of the testicles through the penis. Instead, if the semen enters the bladder and does not come out of the penis – such a condition is called Retrograde Ejaculation.…
This stapler device (that you can see in the above picture) has been developed in China. It includes two parts, inner bell & outer bell. The inner bell is designed to protect the inner glans and the outer bell consists of a blade to cut the foreskin and staples to close the wound for simultaneous hemostasis.
Circumcision Techniques Before we get into the actual techniques used to perform circumcision (for babies or adults or men with penile problems), lets reiterate a bit on what Circumcision is. Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin either totally or partially. It is usually performed on neonatal children but can be done on any…
FAQs on Varicocele What is a varicocele? A vein abnormality in the scrotum may result in a varicocele. The enlargement of the pampiniform plexus veins in the scrotum is a varicocele. It is similar to varicose veins that occur in the leg. Where does varicocele occur? Varicocele occurs in the scrotum. It is similar…
Obesity and Men’s Sexual Health: How are they connected? Obesity is one of the most famous killers of our world, leading to over 1000 deaths per day in the United States of America. Its adverse effects do not only include, heart attacks, high cholesterol, and blood pressure but also takes a toll on men’s sexual…
Genital Warts – Human Papilloma Virus Genital warts otherwise known as Venereal warts or Condylomas are soft eruptions on the skin and mucosal regions of the anogenital region. Genital warts are basically papillary lesions caused by Human Papilloma Virus, which appear as skin or grey coloured growths that when colonize, look like a cauliflower. These…
The HIV Vaccine: Why is it not there yet? AIDS has been prevalent since the 1970s and the disease had reached its peak around the pre-1980s. The particular HIV vaccine has been always a mystery with the question does it exist? Or does it not? The fact is that it doesn’t exist yet, but research…
FAQs on Small Penis Most men and women watch porn these days. Let us keep aside if watching porn is good for you and your sexual life. One other question that comes up is, is penis so long for every other man as you see in the porn film? Do they last so long as…
FAQs on Hydrocele Hydrocele (Water in balls) is a type of swelling where fluids get collected around the testicles resulting in swelling and some times discomfort. This is common in new borns and most of the times, it will go away on it own. In boys and adult men, hydrocele can be caused due to…
Smoking during pregnancy affect’s your daughter’s fertility Is smoking good for pregnant women? NO. That’s a definite answer. Smoking is not good for general health of a man or a woman. What is a lesser known fact is that smoking affects the fertility of men and women in the same way. If you haven’t read…
FAQs on Premature Ejaculation What is Premature Ejaculation? Ejaculating before or within 1 minute (some researchers give it 2 minutes) of actual penetration is called Premature Ejaculation. Is Premature Ejaculation same as Erectile Dysfunction? No. Premature ejaculation measures the time taken by the man to ejaculate. But, erectile dysfunction is a condition where a man…
Epididymal Hypertension – Blue Balls Blue Balls (in Men), medically termed as “Epididymal Hypertension”, is a condition when the testicles turn blue-ish when a man has an erection, typically prolonged without an orgasm. This results in pain and aching in the testicles and in the groin area. Though this is not a serious condition, many…
E-Cigarettes, one more cause of Infertility in Young Women E-cigarettes, the new trend in smoking is driving increased use of tobacco products among youth. Many young and pregnant women these days are smoking e-cigarettes as a “safer” alternative to smoking. But, what they are not aware is the fact that it affects their fertility and…
General Questions on Sexology and Sexologist Who is a Sexologist? Let us first know/understand what ‘Sexology’ is. Sexology is a scientific study of human sexuality, human sexual behaviour, sexual functions, sexual development during the lifespan (from puberty to old age) of a human and all kinds of disorders / problems related to them. A certified doctor who…
Interesting facts about sperm health and lifespan of sperms How long does sperm live inside a female body? Telling exactly the duration is not possible because, it depends on the environment that sperms are released into and how quickly the fluid surrounding the sperms dry up. Typically, sperms live in female body for about 5…
6 Myths & Facts about IVF What is IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)? In simple terms, when a couple are not able to reproduce normally, sperm and egg are retrieved from their bodies, fertilized to form an embryo in lab (mostly in a test tube) and that embryo is implanted into the uterus of the female.…
Masturbation – when does it go wrong? Masturbation is the sexual stimulation of one’s own genitals for sexual arousal or sexual pleasure, usually to the point of orgasm. Masturbation is probably the most universal of all sexual practices, at least among men. Surveys on the subject since the nineteenth century suggest that well over 90…
Post exposure prophylaxis for Retroviral Infection (HIV) What is post exposure prophylaxis or PEP? Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is the method of taking anti retro viral medications after a potential exposure to the HIV to prevent being infected with HIV. It is taken in an emergency situation and needs to be taken within 72 hours of potential…
The Prepuce or the foreskin on the penis, characterized as “primary erogenous tissue necessary for normal sexual function”, itself explains its role in natural, mechanical and sensory capacities of the penis. Hence, Circumcision, the procedure of removing the foreskin covering the head of the penis is inferred to necessarily reduce sensitivity and has been erotically controversial. Not surprisingly, it is general assumption that amputation of the penile foreskin and exposure of the glans penis thus reducing penile sensitivity could be a cure for Premature Ejaculation.
Indian Endogamy plays a significant role in male infertility! Endogamy:- 1. The custom of marrying only within the limits of local community, clan or tribe. 2. The fusion of reproductive cells from related individuals, inbreeding; self pollination. Infertility affects 10 – 15% of couples globally with rates steadily increasing in part due to deterioration in…
Smoking kills your sperms and your son’s sperms too! It is a commonly known fact that smoking tobacco can have ill effects not only on a mans physical well being but also on his sexual health. To add to the concerns recent studies have suggested that smoking in men can lead to significant lowering of…
Did you know that smoking up can burn out a man’s sperms? It is worrisome but true that smoking weed can be harmful to your sperms. In the recent years scientific research has extensively studied the effects of various lifestyle choices and addictive habits on male fertility. One of the latest studies from the Duke…