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Bent, Curved or Crooked Penis? Understanding the Causes of a Curved Dick
Not every penis is alike, and most men and women will attest to this statement. However, both genders have certain expectations when it comes to the appearance and function of the penis, yet those expectations are not always met. One is that the organ will be relatively straight and always (or nearly so) ready to…
New Male Contraceptive Would Not Affect Testosterone Levels
The only male contraceptives currently available interrupt the production of testosterone or other hormones, which can cause significant side effects. That could change some day, as researchers at the University of Edinburgh have discovered a gene that could ultimately lead to the development of a new male contraceptive that would not affect hormones. The reason a…
What Are The Benefits of Circumcision?
Based on results of studies in Africa, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) changed its position on circumcision. That is, previously the academy held a neutral position regarding the procedure, but their most recent statement acknowledges benefits of circumcision in that it may protect heterosexual men against HIV. The AAP still contends that the decision…
Can Injection Therapy Treat Peyronie’s Disease?
Injection therapy for Peyronie’s disease, which can include use of calcium channel blockers, verapamil and nicardipine, has been tried as a treatment option. Calcium channel blockers, also known as calcium antagonists, are drugs used to prevent calcium from entering cells in the blood vessel walls and heart. In the process, they relax and widen blood…
Can Carnitine Treat ED in Men?
Carnitine is an amino acid that is heavily involved in producing energy for the body. But carnitine also can play a key role in erectile dysfunction and libido. When researchers compared carnitine with testosterone in men who were experiencing low libido, fatigue, and depression, they found that after six months of treatment, both carnitine and…
Plication Surgery for Peyronie’s Disease Treatment
Plication surgery for Peyronie’s disease is a technique that corrects the bend of the penis by plicating (gathering or pinching) or removing a piece of the tunica albuginea from the side of the penis on the opposite side from the plaque (also known as the Nesbit procedure). This counteracts the shortage of the tunica albuginea and…