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Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Erectile dysfunction is when a man cannot get or keep an erection. It can be caused by a number of… of erectile dysfunction The primary symptom of ED is not being able to get or keep an erection for sex. What causes erectile dysfunction? Erectile…
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Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy
If you have multiple sclerosis (MS) and are planning to get pregnant, talk to your doctor beforehand… challenging. Some women who have MS notice dryness in the vagina that may make sex painful. Some men who have MS experience erectile dysfunction (ED). Fatigue can also…
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Ways to Increase Low Testosterone
Testosterone is a sex hormone that your body makes. Normally, men produce more of it than women do. Some men… your physical and mental behavior. Talk to your doctor if you have symptoms, such as: low sex drive low sperm count infertility erectile dysfunction changes…
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Peyronie’s Disease
Peyronie’s disease is the buildup of scar tissue in the penis, causing it to curve. This may be painful or… just under the skin of your penis. It feels like a ridge or a row of tiny bumps. Another symptom can be erectile dysfunction (difficulty…
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Galactorrhea
Galactorrhea is when one or both breasts make milk or a milky discharge unrelated to milk production in breastfeeding… periods or periods that aren’t regular Headaches Vision loss Decreased sex drive Increase in hair growth on your chin or chest Erectile dysfunction in men What…
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Prostate Cancer | Pros & Cons of PSA Testing
Early detection is easier to treat and more likely to be cured, but PSA testing isn’t always accurate and can… cancer go on to receive treatment. Prostate cancer treatment can have long-term side effects. These include loss of bladder control and erectile dysfunction. There is…
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Premature Ejaculation
Premature ejaculation happens when an individual has an orgasm sooner than wanted. It can happen before or shortly after… nervous or uncomfortable with a new partner. Other common causes include the following: Anxiety about performance Guilty feelings Depression Stress Relationship problems Erectile dysfunction People who…
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Sexuality in Older Adults
As you age, it doesn’t mean that you suddenly lose interest in sex. It’s common for people to remain sexually… them talk to their doctors about their symptoms. Your doctor can help you improve your sexual health by treating medical conditions, including erectile dysfunction (inability…
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Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of sexual dysfunction disorders… during or after sex. Hormone deficiency: Reduced estrogen (the primary female hormone) can affect sexual desire. Men have four types of sexual problems: Erectile dysfunction: Difficulty getting or keeping an erection. Desire disorders No…
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Cushing's Syndrome
Cushing’s syndrome is a disease that occurs when your body makes too much of the hormone cortisol, or you get… Acne. Irritability. Irregular menstrual periods in women. Thicker or more visible hair on the face and body (usually more noticeable in women). Erectile dysfunction in…
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate. This condition is associated with aging and mimics… increase your risk of BPH: Age 40 or older Family history of BPH Obesity Heart and circulatory disease Type 2 diabetes Inactivity Erectile dysfunction Changing…
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Peripheral Arterial Disease and Claudication
Peripheral arterial disease is a blood flow problem in the arteries, especially the legs. Claudication is pain in the leg… your legs or feet Sores on your legs or feet that are slow to heal Feet or lower legs may feel cold Erectile dysfunction (in…
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How Grapefruit Interacts with Certain Drugs: Drug-Food Interactions
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can cause negative side effects with certain medications… transplants (often prescribed to help suppress the immune system in people who have recently received organ transplants): cyclosporine and tacrolimus Allergies: fexofenadine Erectile dysfunction: sildenafil If you don’t know if the medicine you…
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Hypopituitarism
Hypopituitarism is a disorder in which the pituitary gland doesn’t make enough hormones… difficulty staying warm Stiffness in the joints Thirst and excessive urination Unintended weight loss or gain Vision problems Men may also experience: Erectile dysfunction Decrease in facial or body hair Loss of…
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Risks and Benefits of Common Prostate Cancer Treatments
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy,… internal damage, or a reaction to the medicine. After surgery, you could have bleeding or an infection. There is a chance of erectile dysfunction (impotence)…
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Infertility
Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect… his abdomen. Testicles are supposed to drop down from the abdomen into the scrotal sac at birth. Smoking and substance abuse. Sexual dysfunction. This can include erectile dysfunction…
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Leprosy
Leprosy is a chronic infection caused by bacteria. It can affect the skin, nerves of the hands and feet, eyes,… even blindness. Lepromatous leprosy can reduce the amount of the male hormone testosterone and sperm counts in men. This can lead to erectile dysfunction and…
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Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your body doesn’t make or use the hormone insulin properly. It causes too… in your foot. These can be signs of Charcot foot. Your doctor should check your feet frequently, too. Neuropathy also can cause erectile dysfunction in…
