December 2, 2018
Peyronie’s disease is a disorder in which the penis bends or curves due to plaque, or lumps, that form inside the penis. Depending on where the plaque is located, the penis can bend in a variety of ways. In some cases, plaques develop on both the top and bottom of the shaft causing the penis to become “dented” and shortened.
December 2, 2018
Urinary incontinence is not an inevitable part of aging, yet many men suffer in silence in part because they believe there are no effective treatments or they are embarrassed to discuss it. The truth is, the loss of bladder control affects approximately 13-17 million American adults, and there are a variety of treatments available.
December 2, 2018
Low testosterone (male hypogonadism) is a condition in which the testicles do not produce enough testosterone (the male sex hormone), which is essential in men to help them maintain and develop: Sexual features, Muscle mass, Adequate levels of red blood cells, Bone density, Sense of well-being, Sexual and reproductive function.
December 2, 2018
Diabetes mellitus is a disease that prevents your body from properly using the sugar from the food you eat. Diabetes occurs in one of the following situations: Either the pancreas produces too little insulin or no insulin at all -Or- the pancreas makes insulin, but it does not work correctly (insulin resistance).
December 2, 2018
Prostate cancer: The most common cancer found in men, and the second leading cause of cancer deaths among U.S. men. Over 80% of men who reach the age of 80 will have prostate cancer. More than 180,000 U.S. men will be diagnosed this year and more than 40,000 will die from the disease this year alone.
December 2, 2018
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough to engage in sexual intercourse. ED is not considered normal at any age. In most cases, ED is a symptom of another, underlying condition that can include a lack of desire and problems with orgasm and ejaculation.
December 2, 2018
Benign (noncancerous) enlargement of the prostate, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is the most common prostate issue affecting men. As men age, almost all will develop some degree of enlargement to their prostate leading to slowness or dribbling of urine, hesitancy or difficulty urinating, frequent urination, and other symptoms.
December 2, 2018
The life expectancy of U.S. men is currently only 73.4 years. Females, on the other hand, can be expected to live 80.1 years; 6.7 years longer than males. The gap in health behaviors between men and women, including preventative screening and medical treatment, has contributed to a silent health crisis among American men.
November 28, 2018
The gap in health behaviors between men and women, including preventative screening and medical treatment, has contributed to a widespread, silent health crisis. Compounding the problem, gender-based health research is overwhelmingly focused on women, with fewer resources devoted to men. We hope to change this.