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Male hormone in the cardiovascular system
The male hormone, testosterone, if low, when normalized improves muscle strength and physical performance of the body. It acts directly and / or at the membrane receptors of the striated muscle of our organism and even in the myocardium. For this reason, the fall of the male blood hormone causes loss of muscle mass, with consequent atrophy.
Small testicles. What can it cause?
Small testes mean something is not normal. Sometimes it is normal for one testicle to be a little smaller than the other. The right testicle is usually lower than the left testicle in approximately 85% of men. The dimensions of the normal testicle: length from 4 to 5 cm, width of 3 cm and depth of 2,5 cm. O…
Vasectomy and its dangers
Bilateral vasectomy is indicated to sterilize the man. The purpose is therefore to prevent sperm from being released into the vagina during sexual intercourse. Vasectomy is a highly effective and safe form of contraception. This is a form of family planning often used by couples. The vasectomy aims to obstruct the ducts ...
Reddish penis is one of the symptoms of Balanitis
Acquired balanitis may be the first presentation of diabetes. Diabetes is a common disease and its initial presentation may vary. In some cases, different types of infections or inflammatory conditions can lead the patient to seek medical attention. Patients may complain of the presence of an uncomfortable inflammation in the foreskin of the penis. THE…
Surgery after drug failure in BPH
Holep after failure of drugs in HPB Translation of part of the study published by Urology Service, University of South Korea. Effects of delayed surgical treatment with HoLEP. Park S, Kwon T, Park S, Moon KH. Efficacy of Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate in Patients with Small Prostate (≤30 mL). World J Mens ...
Who needs HoLEP?
HoLEP can be offered to patients suffering from BPH, benign prostatic hyperplasia. Your symptoms interfere with your quality of life. In this way, even those who fail to drug treatment. In addition, it may be used in patients who present with a new voiding obstruction after having undergone prostate TURP. The raise…
Bladder diverticulum. Which is?
What is a bladder diverticulum? Bladder or bladder diverticulum is an invagination of the bladder mucosa, of congenital or acquired cause. It causes a reservoir of urine lateral to the bladder. When the person urinates, this reservoir fills up and when he stops urinating, the urine returns into the bladder. This saculation can in ...
Breast cancer and risk for the prostate?
Does Breast Cancer Increase the Risk for Prostate Cancer? This is an issue that for years has been investigated by different epidemiological research on prostate cancer. Both malignant tumors are directly affected by their sex hormones, ie, estrogen or testosterone. So, for many years these hormones can be ...
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