PABA for Peyronie’s disease treatment (potassium aminobenzoate) is a member of the vitamin B complex and a natural oral treatment for Peyronie’s disease. It is available by prescription as Potaba and is used to treat fibrosis, a condition in which the skin and tissues become less flexible. This characteristic makes it a potentially effective treatment for…
Vitamin E for Peyronie’s disease treatment is a natural approach for management of a bent penis. More than half a century ago, vitamin E was first used to treat Peyronie’s disease because it was inexpensive and associated with mild side effects. Today, urologists still commonly prescribe vitamin E for men who are in the early, active…
You may be surprised to learn that your sexual activity, sexual habits, and even lack of sexual activity can contribute to chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). How often you have sex, the type of sexual activity you engage in, the number of sexual partners you have, and any sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) you might…
Male menopause symptoms associated with andropause and the associated decline in testosterone levels do not affect all men with the same intensity. Many men may be surprised to know that male menopause symptoms are similar to those women experience with menopause. It is also possible for men’s symptoms to range from being mildly uncomfortable to erupting…
Iontophoresis for Peyronie’s disease treatment, also known as electromotive drug administration (EMDA), is a treatment that involves delivering a mild electrical current to a skin patch that is placed on the skin over the plaque. The patch (a transdermal patch) is designed to deliver drugs, such as dexamethasone, lidocaine (an anesthetic), and verapamil. Iontophorisis may help…
Spinach was Popeye’s secret weapon, and it can be yours, too, if you want to help enhance sexual health and avoid erectile dysfunction disorder. You might not immediately think of eating spinach for men’s sexual health, but these leafy greens may help boost things in the bedroom. How to Eat Spinach for Men’s Sexual Health Plan…
Andropause and osteoporosis are two conditions that have a close relationship and that both occur in males. This may come as a surprise to some men. Although osteoporosis is often thought of as a woman’s disease, associated with a dramatic decline in estrogen levels, men are not off the hook. The andropause and osteoporosis relationship…
Men who want healthy sperm, which is critical for optimal male fertility, should reduce their consumption of fat, especially saturated fat. A new study in Human Reproduction shows that men who ate large amounts of fat had significantly lower sperm production and concentration than men who ate less fat. Prior to this study, little has been…
Penis pain is a condition that generally arises in one of two ways: obviously, as when you are kicked in the groin or sustain an injury while riding a bicycle; or insidiously, as when the pain develops gradually and may not seem to have any apparent cause. In either situation, penis pain is something that…
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…
Penile traction for Peyronie’s disease treatment is a nonsurgical approach that involves the use of a device to straighten the penis by traction therapy. Men who choose penile traction for Peyronie’s disease wear a device for a period of time each day over several months. These devices are called penis extenders or penile traction devices…
Effective treatment of Peyronie’s disease remains a challenge, even though men have a wide range of medications, natural remedies, medical procedures, and other options at their disposal. One approach that is under investigation is stem cell therapy for Peyronie’s disease. Stem cells are like a clean slate: they are unspecialized entities that have an ability…
L-citrulline is an amino acid produced naturally by the body and also found in some foods, such as watermelon, and to a lesser degree in cucumbers and cantaloupe. The body transforms L-citrulline into another amino acid, L-arginine, and also to nitric oxide. People take supplements of citrulline for erectile dysfunction and heart health as well as…
Guys who hit the gym or road hard on a consistent basis may be doing damage in the bedroom. According to a new study from the University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill, strenuous exercise reduces sex drive and could also affect the ability to father children. Much of the past research in this area…
Natural remedies for andropause, also known as male menopause, can provide significant relief for many men. Although declining levels of testosterone and other androgen levels is a natural part of aging and the hallmark of andropause, there are a number of lifestyle options men can choose that can help alleviate or treat the symptoms of…
It may seem far afield for a cardiologist to give advice on achieving the perfect orgasm. Yet if there’s one thing I’ve learned since becoming a heart doctor almost 25 years ago, it’s this: Plumbing is plumbing, whether above or below the belly button. And without our blood vessels dilating and swelling male and female…
A Peyronie’s disease cure often may not be necessary because some cases just require monitoring and no treatment during the initial stages. Not all cases of Peyronie’s disease need treatment. In fact, some men experience a spontaneous recovery from Peyronie’s disease, although no one has identified why this happens. In mild cases of Peyronie’s disease,…
Men who have prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate) who are also experiencing erectile dysfunction or other sexual difficulties are not imagining things; the two are related. Although there is not a lot of research on the topic, a few previous studies have examined the relationship between prostatitis and sexual function. Now, a new analysis has…
Can you name the best foods to improve sexual function? It’s no secret that men are often looking for ways to boost their performance in the bedroom, but usually they are told to lose weight, stop smoking, exercise more and regularly, and eat a healthy diet. All of these are excellent and effective recommendations, but…
If beets are not a regular part of your diet, it’s time to take a second look at these often forgotten vegetables. Beets and beet juice are high in nitrates, substances that open up blood vessels and increase blood flow and circulation and which can help as a natural remedy for erectile dysfunction. The beet…
