iTind

iTind is a novel treatment for patients suffering from urinary symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia. It comprises a temporary…

ARE THERE OTHER NON-SURGICAL ALTERNATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA?

ARE THERE OTHER NON-SURGICAL ALTERNATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA?

PROSTATE EMBOLIZATION, WHAT IS IT? It is a minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with proven safety and…

ARE THERE OTHER SURGICAL ALTERNATIVES TO TREAT BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA?

ARE THERE OTHER SURGICAL ALTERNATIVES TO TREAT BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA?

THE UROLIFT SYSTEM Treatment with the UroLift system is a solution that provides rapid relief and recovery from the obstructive…

TRANSURETHRAL RESECTION OF THE PROSTATE

TRANSURETHRAL RESECTION OF THE PROSTATE

What is it? Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgery used to treat urinary problems caused by an…

Alternatives for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: Aquablation

Alternatives for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: Aquablation

Robotic prostatic hydroablation, or Aquablation, is an advanced minimally invasive procedure for benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment. This method employs the…

REZŪM THERAPY

REZŪM THERAPY

Can steam cure benign prostatic hyperplasia? Rezūm is a minimally invasive treatment that can provide an effective and long-lasting solution…

Penile implants

Penile implants are devices placed inside the penis to allow men with erectile dysfunction (ED) to get an erection. Penile…

VACUUM

VACUUM

What is it?A vacuum is an erectile device also called constrictor devices or penis pump. It has the following parts:•…

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION INJECTIONS: ARE THEY WORTH IT?

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION INJECTIONS: ARE THEY WORTH IT?

Erectile dysfunction injections involve the use of medication directly injected into the base or side of the penis. The most…

Oral Medications for Erectile Dysfunction: Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors

Oral Medications for Erectile Dysfunction: Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors

Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (PDE5Is) are a group of medications used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). These medications relax the smooth…

ERECTION PROCESS

ERECTION PROCESS

Erection and detumescence Erection is a phenomenon that occurs through two processes: one neurological and one vascular. Simultaneously, these processes…

Robotic Simple Prostatectomy

Robotic Simple Prostatectomy

A Prostatectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the prostate gland. The prostate gland is situated in the…

Genital Herpes

Genital Herpes

Can it be cured? What is it?Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).…

HIV

HIV

In today’s blog post, we will delve into an essential topic that affects millions of people worldwide: HIV. With an…

Prostatitis

Prostatitis

Prostatitis is the inflammation of the prostate gland; its cause can be infectious or not. The most common symptoms are…

Male urinary incontinence

Male urinary incontinence

Did you know that male urinary incontinence is a problem that affects millions of men around the world? Urge urinary…

Inguinal hernia

Inguinal hernia

A hernia is the protrusion of an intrabdominal organ through a weakness in the abdominal wall. An inguinal hernia is…

PENILE CURVATURE

PENILE CURVATURE

Does the shape matter? The deviation of the penis to one side creates a curvature that most often becomes evident…

HEMATURIA

HEMATURIA

The causes behind blood in the urine. Hematuria is defined as the presence of blood in the urine. Most of…

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIs) PART 2

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIs) PART 2

Learn what symptoms and lesions could be due to a sexually transmitted infection. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a group…

Penile trauma

Penile trauma

A penile fracture is the rupture of the tunica albuginea (fibrous layer that covers the corpora cavernosa) of one or…

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIs)

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIs)

Uncovering all the myths of one of the most common reasons for consultation. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a group…

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is when bacteria gets into the urinary tract which encompasses the kidneys, bladder, and…

Circumcision

Circumcision

Is it just a religious practice? Circumcision is a surgical procedure that consists of removing the skin that covers the…

Vasectomy

Vasectomy

Vasectomy is a form of male birth control that cuts the supply of sperm to your semen. Sperm (the microscopic…

Vaccine against COVID-19

Vaccine against COVID-19

In this week’s blog, we will discuss the COVID-19 vaccine, the basis for its development, the booster schedules, some adverse…

Renal Cancer

Renal Cancer

Kidney cancer is a disease in which malignant cells begin to grow out of control in the kidney. In time,…

Kidney stones

Kidney stones

The disease behind one of the most severe pains a person can experience. Kidney stones or calculi are solid deposits…

Bladder Cancer

Bladder Cancer

Bladder Cancer is the abnormal growth of the cells surrounding the bladder’s inner wall (urothelium). These types of cells can…

Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer

What is it? Prostate cancer is the uncontrolled replication of cells that are part of the prostate issue. Almost all…

Genital warts

Genital warts

Genital warts are the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the world. They look like small flesh-colored bumps or…

Pearly papules

Pearly papules

Pearly papules or hirsutoid papillomas, also called Tyson's glands are small whitish or pearly bumps, totally normal on the head…

Digital rectal exam

Digital rectal exam

Addressing the “fear of the finger”. What is it? A medical procedure that primarily evaluates the prostate, rectum, and anus.…

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition where your prostate grows larger than it should to the point it…

Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is the inability to get or maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. Erectile dysfunction…

Nocturia

Nocturia

Nocturia is a condition in which you wake up during the night because you have to urinate. Normally, you should…

Premature ejaculation

Premature ejaculation

PREMATURE EJACULATION (⁴) Worldwide prevalence of 30%. (⁴,⁵) Only 5% are acquired, which explains the importance of looking for the…

Ejaculation

Ejaculation

EJACULATION Consists in the expulsion of semen through the urethral meatus. (¹,²) Normal ejaculatory volume ranges between 2-7 mL and…

Testicular Cancer

Testicular Cancer

Testicular cancer is an abnormal growth of cells that starts in the testicles. It can happen at any age, but it…

Testicular pain

Testicular pain

Testicular pain is pain that occurs in or around one or both testicles. The testicles are very sensitive, and even…

Testicular asymmetry

Testicular asymmetry

Testicular asymmetry is normal, and the size can vary from person to person, with an average volume between 15 to…

Does Size Matter?

Does Size Matter?

If penis size really is an issue, it seems to matter more to men than to women. Men’s concerns about…

Grower vs. shower

Grower vs. shower

Grower vs. shower is a term we may have heard before, but what does that mean? And is there any…

Penis enlargement

Penis enlargement

85% of women reported being satisfied with their partner’s penis size, while only 55% of men mentioned being satisfied with…

Penis size

Penis size

Penis size can vary from person to person with an average flaccid size of 9.16cm and 13.12cm while erect. The…