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…
DetailsCauses 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…
DetailsSexologist 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.…
DetailsWhen 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…
DetailsIrregular 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…
DetailsSildenafil 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
DetailsNutraceuticals 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…
DetailsParaphimosis 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.
DetailsMost Common Sexually Transmitted Infections Sexually Transmitted Infections / Diseases are common among the male population. The proportion of these infections continues to rise and increased awareness needs to be created to address the problem early. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are notorious for being dismissed as flu or other general illnesses due to similar vague…
DetailsMale Circumcision – To do or Not to do Male circumcision is the removal of the foreskin from the human penis. The word circumcision is from Latin circumcidere, meaning “to cut around”. The foreskin extends out from the base of the glans and covers the glans when the penis is flaccid. Proposed theories for the…
DetailsCryopreservation – Gamete preservation before chemotherapy A big group of people in the reproductive age group are diagnosed with cancer or other such diseases. Oncological patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy run the risk of losing their reproductive potential. An important part of post chemotherapy in both men and women is to maximise quality of their…
DetailsCurvature of the Penis – Right to Left or Left to Right When I speak on Sun TV, a frequent question that I get bombarded with is about Penile curvature (the way their penis is bent). Young men are unduly concerned about the curvature in their penis, i.e. to the right, to the left, up…
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