A large study of more than 80,000 men found that those who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) three times daily for more than three months are more than twice as likely to experience erectile dysfunction when compared with men who do not take NSAIDs at all or not regularly. To put it another way, it…
Testosterone replacement therapy is a treatment option for some men who are experiencing life-changing symptoms associated with male menopause, also known as andropause. Testosterone replacement therapy is also referred to as male hormone replacement therapy, low t therapy, hormone replacement therapy for men, and testosterone replacement. Two questions men often ask are, Can testosterone therapy…
Men who are suffering with prostatitis or an enlarged prostate (aka, benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) or who want to promote better sexual health can often benefit from prostate massage therapy (aka, prostate milking). If the thought of doing a prostate massage for yourself or having a partner do it for you is uncomfortable, you should…
The list of erectile dysfunction causes and risk factors includes a wide range of possibilities, including diet, diabetes, smoking, obesity, use of certain medications, drug and alcohol use, and activities that restrict blood flow to the penis, such as bicycling. Now researchers may add another factor to the list: vitamin D deficiency is believed to contribute to erectile dysfunction. Vitamin D deficiency…
A man’s semen is typically whitish-gray, yet there may be occasions when semen can change color. Should you be alarmed if your semen suddenly or unexpectedly turns yellow, red, brown, or green? What does it mean when semen changes color? And what can cause semen to change color? What is semen? Although this may seem…
Tribulus terrestris has been part of traditional medicine in India and China for centuries as a treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, impotence and low sex drive. Studies conducted in Bulgaria and Russia suggest that tribulus can increase testosterone levels (by increasing luteinizing hormone), DHEA, and estrogen. If you have been experiencing ED, you might wonder…
According to a recent report, doctors are encountering more and more cases of buried penis. Also known as a hidden penis, this condition is a nightmare for many men, but one that has solutions. What is a buried penis? Urologist Drogo Montague, MD, at the Cleveland Clinic, defines buried penis as “one where the penis…
Lately, advertisements for testosterone supplementation are filling the media. “Low-T” (low testosterone) has fast become a well-known term with advertisements that lead a man to believe that all his problems are instantly fixed simply with a testosterone supplement—universally oversimplifying a very complex issue. While testosterone is indeed an extremely important hormone for a man, it…
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that older men with age-related memory problems and testosterone deficiency did not experience an improvement in memory or cognitive performance after taking testosterone replacement therapy for one year. This finding goes against previous research in which investigators reported an association between verbal memory…
In the world of male sexual health, the topic of retrograde ejaculation gets little attention. According to a 2016 review of the subject, one reason may be that it requires a “willingness to engage in thinking outside of the standard established treatment paradigm,” and that so far, research is “almost uniformly … limited to small…
Apple cider vinegar has been touted for a wide range of health conditions, ranging from lowering blood pressure to helping with weight loss and diabetes management. But can apple cider vinegar treat ED? The answer is, yes and no. Although your doctor isn’t going to prescribe this natural remedy as a treatment regimen for erectile…
You suspect you have Peyronie’s disease: you’ve done some research, your penis is curved and painful, and you’re ready to make an appointment to see a urologist about Peyronie’s treatment. Such treatment typically starts with a physical examination and questions your doctor or urologist may ask about any symptoms you may be experiencing. To help…
When a couple is experiencing difficulty getting pregnant, men’s fertility is a factor about half of the time. To break it down, 35 to 40 percent of the time the problem is associated with the man, in 35 to 40 percent of cases it is associated with the woman, and the remaining 20 to 30…
In a previous post we discussed some of the many possible causes of erectile dysfunction (ED) in young men. Psychological stressors are among the top contributing factors when a younger man experiences ED, but the issue can also be attributed to lifestyle choices like smoking, alcohol use, and poor diet. However, sometimes treating erectile dysfunction…
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…
If you are among the estimated 30 million men in the United States who have erectile dysfunction (ED), then you might be considering trying some natural remedies for erectile dysfunction as well as making diet and lifestyle changes to improve your sexual health. Many men are turning to natural remedies for erectile dysfunction instead of the…
If you are over 40, you may have been wondering about testosterone therapy, perhaps due to all the advertisements pushing it. It may sound great to combat the effects of aging, increase muscle mass, give your sex life a lift, and gain back some of the energy you’ve lost and haven’t found, but there are…
If you are a man who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and associated lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), chances are you’re also experiencing some sexual dysfunction. Unfortunately, along with the urinary urgency, dribbling, and getting up five times a night to go to the bathroom, sexual dysfunction is also associated with BPH/LUTS. But are you…
Why Do Men’s Balls Hang So Low? A man’s testicles move throughout the day within the scrotum in order to maintain optimal temperatures to create more sperm. When testicular temperature is too high, healthy sperm cannot be made. Testicles “drop” within the scrotum and hang further from the body to maintain a cooler temperature. When…
When a couple has trouble getting pregnant, quite often the woman sees her gynecologist to undergo exams and tests. But in fact, nearly half of all couples struggling to conceive in the U.S. are having problems due wholly or partially to male infertility, according to WebMD. Fertility in men is not often discussed because, quite…
