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What are the characteristics of kidney cancer in men?
What is the prevalence of kidney cancer in men? Kidney cancer is more common among men than among women. Although the symptoms and treatment options for kidney cancer are similar in both sexes, the prognosis for the condition is less good for men. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), worldwide, kidney…
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What characterizes eczema affecting the scrotum?
What is scrotal eczema? Eczema is a non-contagious condition characterized by itching, redness, scaling and thickening of the skin. Scrotal dermatitis is a form of eczema affecting the scrotum, which is the pouch of skin that contains the testicles. Dermatitis of the scrotum can also affect the penis, groin, inguinal folds, and the area around…
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Risk factors for the occurrence of cryptorchidism
The absence of even one testicle in the scrotum due to impaired descent into the scrotal sac is defined as cryptorchidism. It is the most common birth defect affecting the male genitalia. During the intrauterine development of boys, the testicles form in the abdominal cavity, near the kidney, after which they usually descend into the…
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Differences between prostate cancer and testicular cancer
There are some differences between prostate cancer and testicular cancer, although both cancers arise in the male reproductive system. For example, prostate cancer is most common in men over 40, but testicular cancer is more common in men aged 20�34. Risks Cryptorchidism (the undescended, retained testicle) is one of the main risk factors for testicular…
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Cancer of the urethra occurs more often in men over the age of 60
What is the urethra? The urethra is part of the excretory system and is a thin fibromuscular tube through which urine from the bladder leaves the body. The male urethra (urethra masculina) is about 20 cm long and allows the passage of seminal fluid and urine. The female urethra (urethra feminina) is about 4 cm…
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Pancreatic cancer in men
What are the symptoms of pancreatic cancer in men? Pancreatic cancer is often difficult to detect. Studies show that this type of cancer does not tend to cause noticeable signs or symptoms when it is in the early stages. By the time symptoms develop, the cancer has often grown or spread outside the pancreas. Pancreatic…
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Pudendal neuralgia can also affect erectile function in men
What is pudendal neuralgia? The pudendal nerve (n. pudendus) provides sensation in the perineal area, including the penis, scrotum and anus. It is responsible for the muscles in this area, including the external sphincters that control the bowels and bladder. This nerve also plays a key role in bowel, bladder, and sexual function control. There…
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Contraceptives for men are on the verge of being created
The key to an effective male birth control pill may lie in a gene found only in the testicles. Arrdc5-arrestin-containing molecules can be found in many mammalian species. This type of protein is found only in testicular tissue. A University of Washington study found Arrdc5’s function in regulating sperm production, and in tests where the…
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Application of shockwave therapy in the treatment of erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is defined as the persistent or recurring inability to achieve or maintain an erection during sexual intercourse. Impotence has a significant prevalence and affects approximately 40% of men between the ages of 40-49 and over 90% of men over the age of 70. Risk factors for the development of erectile dysfunction include some…
