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What is the ultrasound examination (echography) of the testicles?
What is an ultrasound examination (echography) of the testicles? An ultrasound examination (sonography) of the testicles is a non-invasive procedure to diagnose a number of problems, such as testicular torsion, testicular cancer and epididymitis. Ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging method that uses ultrasound waves to create a picture of the internal structures of the body.…
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Transurethral resection as a treatment method for enlarged prostate gland
What is transurethral resection of the prostate? Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure and a bloodless method of treating an enlarged prostate gland that involves cutting away (resecting) part of the prostate. The prostate is a small gland in the male pelvis and is part of the male reproductive system. It…
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Transurethral needle ablation of the prostate
What is transurethral needle ablation? Transurethral needle ablation (or transurethral radiofrequency ablation, TUNA) of the prostate is an innovative minimally invasive procedure that is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. The procedure is performed by inserting two needles (which emit radio waves) to ablate excess prostate tissue. Needles are inserted through the urethra into the…
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Testicular torsion – sudden, severe pain in the scrotum is the first symptom
The testicles are a paired organ that descends freely into the scrotum or scrotum. The innervation, blood supply and lymphatic drainage of the testis is provided by the structures of the spermatic cord. There are also the vessels that are responsible for the blood supply and nutrition of the testicles, so that their most important…
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Testosterone in men over 70 drops sharply. It is due to several factors
The decline in testosterone levels in men after the age of 70 is due to multiple factors, some of which are body mass index, medical conditions, and relationship status, if any. The study, looking at the sharp drop in testosterone levels, was published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. The lead author is Prof.…
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Is inguinal hernia surgery associated with erectile dysfunction?
A hernia is unlikely to cause erectile dysfunction or directly affect sexual function. However, some men may experience temporary sexual problems after surgery for certain types of hernias. Inguinal hernia surgery may cause pain that can affect sexual function until the affected area heals. An inguinal hernia is a protrusion of abdominal contents (fatty or…
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Sitting in front of a computer increases the risk of erectile dysfunction
Long standing in front of the computer leads to a higher probability of erectile dysfunction. According to a study presented in the journal Andrology, computer use can triple the likelihood of erectile dysfunction. Scientists from the Maritime Medical University in Shanghai, China, say that as a result of sitting, the production of follicle-stimulating hormone, which,…
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Jacobs syndrome affects men and remains undiagnosed for a long time
Jacobs syndrome, also known as 47,XYY syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 male babies. It belongs to a group of conditions known as “sex chromosome trisomies,” with Klinefelter syndrome being the more common type. The most common physical feature of the disorder is increased height, which usually becomes…
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What are the characteristics of Fordyce spots in men?
What are Fordyce spots? Fordyce spots in men are small raised bumps that appear on the body of the penis, scrotum or near the lips and eyes. They do not pose a health risk. Fordyce’s spots are fatty growths that appear as small white dots on the skin. They are more common in men, but…
