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Aug 29, 2008 -
You've learned about Hypospadias and Peyronie's disease and to close out this series, I'm going to talk about Balanitis. Balanitis is a fancy word for an inflammation on the head of the penis, and symptoms include redness or swelling, itching, rash, pain, and a foul-smelling discharge. Now that I've sparked your interest, click here to read more
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Aug 28, 2008 -
Yesterday you learned about Peyronie's disease, one of three common penile problems that some men have to deal with, but today I'm going to talk about Hypospadias. This condition is when the urinary meatus, the hole on the penis where urine and ejaculate pass, is abnormally positioned. It's usually just short of the tip of the penis but can be as extreme as being positioned underneath the penis or as far back as the scrotum.
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Aug 27, 2008 -
We all know that men have a very serious connection with their penis, and just because it can be a source of great pleasure, according to AskMen.com, it can be a source of considerable anxiety as well. In this three-part series, I'm going to talk about the most common problems men face. To learn about the first one, Peyronie's disease, just read more
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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FDA Warns about Dietary Supplements
In 2006 and 2007, the FDA issued numerous warnings about “natural” dietary supplements promoted for erectile dysfunction and sexual enhancement. These products -- marketed under names such as “True Man,” “Energy Max,” “Rhino Max”-- contain illegal substances that can interact with prescription drugs and dangerously lower blood pressure. The interaction risks are greatest for men with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease who take prescription drugs that contain nitrates.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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Screening for Sickle Cell Disease
The United States Preventive Services Task Force’s 2007 guidelines recommend that all newborn infants be screened for sickle cell disease. (In the United States, most states require hospitals to perform this test.) Early detection of sickle cell disease ensures that babies will be given treatment to prevent infections. Sickle cell disease is an inherited condition.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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- Causes of Lower Urinary Tra...
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Self-Management for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Men who receive training in lifestyle and behavioral approaches may be able to successfully manage BPH without drugs or surgery, suggests a 2007 study in the British Medical Journal. Men in the study were trained to self-manage their lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), a condition that often accompanies BPH. Self-management approaches included limiting daily fluid intake, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, and urinating at least once every 3 hours.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Urethritis is infection and inflammation of the lining of the urethra, the narrow tube that carries urine out of the body. In men, the urethra also carries semen. Urethritis is caused by bacteria and may impact the bladder, prostate, and reproductive organs.
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Aug 30, 2008 -
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How well do you know condoms? Take this quiz and find out!
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Is Peeved Penelope a Bridezilla, or is her friend a bad bridesmaid?
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Do you think this Herpex commercial is funny or not?
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Do you and your girlfriends have signals you use when you're out on the town?
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See, men have problems too! Check out these three common penile problems.
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She saw her friend's fiancé kissing another woman.
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