Genital warts are the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the world. They look like small flesh-colored bumps or growths. It is estimated that almost every sexually active person will get infected with at least one strain of the…
Pearly papules or hirsutoid papillomas, also called Tyson's glands are small whitish or pearly bumps, totally normal on the head of the penis or crown of the glans penis. They are more visible in between 20-30% of the male population.…
Addressing the “fear of the finger”. What is it? A medical procedure that primarily evaluates the prostate, rectum, and anus. Due to its intrapelvic location, it’s the only method for a physician to examine a patient’s prostate. Why is it…
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition where your prostate grows larger than it should to the point it can block the flow of urine out of the bladder.While the prostate is usually the size of a walnut or…
Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is the inability to get or maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. Erectile dysfunction is the most common form of sexual dysfunction reported by men, and it is estimated to affect up to 30…
Nocturia is a condition in which you wake up during the night because you have to urinate. Normally, you should be able to sleep six to eight hours during the night without having to get up to go to the…
PREMATURE EJACULATION (⁴) Worldwide prevalence of 30%. (⁴,⁵) Only 5% are acquired, which explains the importance of looking for the cause in a medical consultation. (⁷) Few men seek medical help. (⁴,⁵) Diagnosis According to the societies of urology (USA/AUA)…
EJACULATION Consists in the expulsion of semen through the urethral meatus. (¹,²) Normal ejaculatory volume ranges between 2-7 mL and is made up of sperm and products from adjacent glands (urethral, bulbourethral, prostate, seminal vesicles, epididymis, and testicles). (³) Less…
Testicular cancer is an abnormal growth of cells that starts in the testicles. It can happen at any age, but it happens most often between the ages of 15 and 45. Signs of a testicular tumor are: A painless lump in…
Testicular pain is pain that occurs in or around one or both testicles. The testicles are very sensitive, and even a minor injury can cause pain or discomfort. Pain might arise from within the testicle itself or from the coiled…