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Congenital penile curvature is a birth defect and it becomes prominent during puberty. Due to developmental problems in the fetus, congenital penile curvature can be formed in male newborns. If one side of the penis is bigger in size than the other, then it leads to a curved penis. The curvature can either be towards the side, up or down and can also be a mixture of two. You should consult an andrologist to find out how you can treat your case in an optimal manner. 

Symptoms

During adulthood, a curved penis can cause pain for some men during intercourse, as well as to the partner. This is due to the extreme angle of the curvature that can cause difficulty during coitus. As a result, males might not be able to form an erection as needed...

Penile injection therapy is a safe and effective procedure that guarantees immediate results. The treatment involves the use of a medication, known as alprostadil, that is injected into the base of your penis. The medicine causes blood vessels in the penis to loosen up and boosts blood into the shaft, leading to a better erection. 

This treatment is used to treat erectile dysfunction amongst many other medical conditions in men so that they can engage in sexual activities with confidence. You can consult with your andrologist to learn if penile injection therapy is the best fit mode of treatment for your problems. 

Effectiveness Of The Treatment

The medicine has a success rate of 85% for a majority of the male population and produces an erection firm enough to engage in sexual intercours...

Sexual Dysfunction: An Overview

Sexual Dysfunction is a broad term that covers an extensive range of problems that prevent men from engaging in sexual activity and taking pleasure from it. Sexual dysfunction involves different conditions such as erectile dysfunction, also known as the inability to produce a firm erection and premature or delayed ejaculation in which you happen to reach the climax at a rapid or slower pace respectively, and ejaculate earlier or later than normal. It can be commonly found in men of any age with the chances faring higher for gentlemen over the age of 50. 

Moreover, sexual dysfunction is often heavily stigmatized as men often link their self-worth directly to their sexual performance...

What is Prostate Enlargement (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)? 

A prostate is a small walnut-like gland located under the bladder in a male pelvic area. It produces the sperm during ejaculation. An enlarged prostate, or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), occurs when the prostate becomes bigger than the average size. It occurs in almost every male as they grow older. It does not pose a threat, and it is not a cause of cancer in men. However, an enlarged prostate can cause some severe complications, although they do not occur often. 

• Urinary retention- You might find yourself unable to urinate, and that would require a tube to be fitted inside your bladder so that the urine can pass. Some men might need surgery so that they can be relieved from urinary retention. 

• Bladder stones– Thes...

It is a common occurrence between men that they feel insecure about their private area and they seek answers that can boost their confidence. Men often turn to penile enhancement techniques so that they can feel better about themselves and gain confidence. Penis enlargement, or male enhancement, is a method to increase the length and width of the penis. The choice of treatment depends on your preferences since there are different types of techniques that involve surgical and non-surgical procedures. 

Before Treatment:

There are a number of things you need to consider before going into any kind of treatment...

What Is Prostate Cancer?

The prostate is a small gland, the size of a walnut, in the male reproductive system. This organ is located under the bladder. Cancer develops in the prostate due to the abnormal growth of cells that form a tumor. Prostate cancer also has the potential of spreading to the other parts of the body is not addressed early—this type of cancer is the second most common cause of death among men. 

Types Of Prostate Cancers

Prostate cancer can be categorized into two types according to the growth level of the tumor: benign (non-threatening) and malignant (threatening) growth. Benign growth is rarely ever a threat and usually does not spread to other parts of the body. It can be removed, and typically does not grow back...

What Is Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile Dysfunction, also referred to as impotence, is the condition in which a male is incapable of keeping an erection strong enough to perform sexual intercourse. It is a common condition that many men experience during times of stress or due to any pre-existing medical conditions. If men experience ED very often then that could mean that there is a serious heart problem involved or that there are difficulties in one’s relationship. 

What Causes ED?

This condition can happen at any stage of the erection. Common causes of erectile dysfunction include:

• High Blood Pressure
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Stress
• Older age
• Stress, anxiety, and depression
• Usage of drugs and too much tobacco

What Are The Symptoms Of Erectile Dysfunction And How Can You Check? 

You experie...

What is Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?

Erectile dysfunction is a condition where you are unable to achieve or sustain an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse. It can be either a dysfunction that is rarely suffered or one that is a constant problem. Getting and maintaining an erection involves blood vessels, nerves, muscles, brain messaging, and psychology. Since so many factors are involved in the sustenance of an erection, it is common that sometimes complications may arise. However, this can become a serious concern when the loss of erection is regular.  

The symptoms of erectile dysfunction include:

• Inability to get an erection when you wish to have sexual intercourse
• Inability to maintain an erection throughout sexual intercourse 
• Inability to experience satisfactor...

Penis enlargement (or male enhancement) surgery is also known as penoplasty. It refers to a variety of techniques intended to increase the girth and length of the penis. The surgery itself involves dividing the ligament to connect the penis to the pubic bone. Doing this allows the penis shaft to become more visible. 

Ads for penis-enlargement products and procedures can be seen everywhere. There’s also a plethora of pumps, pills, weights, and exercises, that claim to increase the length and width of your penis. However, there’s very little scientific support for these although there are nonsurgical methods to enlarge the penis but is not mentioned here. 

The most common surgical procedure to lengthen the penis involves partially cutting the suspensory ligament that attaches the penis t...

Erectile dysfunction is a condition that a lot of men suffer from. Although men with a history of hypertension, heart diseases, diabetes, and vascular diseases are at higher risk of ED, lifestyle factors like smoking and obesity can also contribute to this condition. 

Sometimes, ED can occur as a result of andropause, which is the male version of menopause, leading to a decrease in testosterone levels. 

Erectile dysfunction can impact a man’s life in many ways. Apart from the physical difficulties, it may often lead to low-self esteem, high anxiety, increased stress and in extreme situations, even to depression.

By identifying the underlying condition, our urologist recommends several ED treatment options to the patients...