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When is surgical treatment of varicocele necessary?
What is varicocele surgery? A varicocelectomy is a surgical operation that is performed to treat a varicocele, a condition in which the veins inside the scrotum (called the plexus pampiniformis) become abnormally enlarged. Surgery is usually performed when swelling of the veins causes chronic pain or male infertility. Although surgical treatment is effective in relieving…
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When is a hydrocelectomy necessary?
What is hydrocelectomy? A hydrocele is a collection of fluid between the membranes (between the two leaves of the processus vaginalis) of the testicle. The condition causes swelling of the scrotum (scrotum) – the sac that contains the testicles (testicles). Hydrocele arises from an imbalance in the secretion and reabsorption of fluid from the serous…
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When is orchidopexy required?
What is orchidopexy? Orchidopexy is a surgical procedure that is used to treat a retained testicle in the abdominal cavity (cryptorchidism) or prevent testicular retraction (a condition in which the testicle descends normally into the scrotum but may be retracted into the groin involuntarily muscle contraction). The procedure involves moving the testicle from the area…
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When is acute surgical scrotum involved?
What is acute surgical scrotum? Acute surgical scrotum is defined as a collection of new-onset pain, swelling, and/or tenderness in the scrotal contents (testis, epididymis, spermatic cord). Complaints appear within minutes or up to 1 to 2 days, depending on the etiology (cause of the condition). Acute surgical scrotum is a general term that includes…
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When is testosterone replacement therapy used?
What is testosterone? Testosterone is a hormone that is mainly produced in the testicles and in men it helps with: Bone density; Fat distribution; Muscle strength and mass; Facial and body hair; Production of red blood cells; Libido; Semen production What happens to testosterone levels as men age? Testosterone levels typically peak during adolescence and…
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When can it be non-gonococcal urethritis?
What is non-gonococcal urethritis? Urethritis is an inflammation of the urinary tract (urethra), through which urine passes from the bladder as it exits the body. Urethritis is usually caused by an infection. Non-gonococcal urethritis is defined as any form of urethritis that is not caused by gonorrhea (a bacterial infection caused by the microorganism Neisseria…
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Which disease causes penile thrombophlebitis?
What is Mondor’s disease of the penis characterized by? Mondor’s disease of the penis is a rare condition that causes thrombophlebitis (inflammation leading to blood clots) in the superficial veins of the penis, which presents with transient pain and swelling. The condition often occurs as a result of trauma to the penis, but some experts…
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Chronic prostatitis or chronic pelvic pain syndrome – the diagnosis is difficult
Prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland) occurs in a large percentage of patients in all age groups. According to the NIH classification, the following groups of prostatitis are distinguished: I-acute bacterial prostatitis, II- chronic bacterial prostatitis, III-chronic prostate/chronic pelvic pain syndrome, which in turn is III a-inflammatory and III b-non-inflammatory, IV-asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis. Chronic prostatitis…
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Foods that increase estrogen in men
Estrogen is an important hormone in men as well, but high levels can cause certain health problems in men. Certain foods may affect hormone levels, but there is relatively little quality research on the effects of different diets on estrogen levels in the body. When age-related changes occur, or when hormonal imbalance is suspected, the…
