Testosterone. And Prostate Health The prostate is normally about the size of a walnut. Once men hit their 50s and beyond it's very common for their prostate to grow. The prostate gland is located between the bladder and the penis. The prostate is just in front of the rectum. The urethra runs through the center of the prostate, from the bladder to the penis, letting urine flow out of the body. The prostate secretes fluid that nourishes and protects sperm. “The value of testosterone … [Read more...] about Testosterone Part III: The Key to Prostate Health?
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Blood Testing For Sexual Health
As human beings, we each are basically a body of cells, composed mostly of bones and blood encased in a large organ, our skin. Blood, of course, delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away. Cells are mainly red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Clinic for Him offers blood tests. This testing is a part of an overall methodology to ascertain the best treatment options for each patient. The most abundant … [Read more...] about Blood Testing For Sexual Health
Overcoming Intimacy Issues While Dealing with Prostate Problems
Old-fashioned beliefs suggested erectile dysfunction to be psychological in origin. While anxiety and stress are factors that can cause ED, scientific advances now provide proof that in a majority of cases, it is traced back to physical conditions which interrupt nerve functioning and restrict blood flow.1 Diabetes, arthrosclerosis, cardiovascular conditions, as well as some types of prostate disease and their treatments are responsible for most cases of ED.3 This article will focus on how … [Read more...] about Overcoming Intimacy Issues While Dealing with Prostate Problems
The Link between Diabetes, Erectile Dysfunction and Intimacy Issues
Did you know that the root causes of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) can be linked to pre-existing health conditions? There are several prevalent conditions that can increase the likelihood of developing Erectile Dysfunction. One such pre-existing condition that increases the likelihood of developing Erectile Dysfunction includes Diabetes. Research studies suggest that the prevalence of developing Erectile dysfunction for “men with diabetes ranges from 35%–75% versus 26% in general population.” (1) … [Read more...] about The Link between Diabetes, Erectile Dysfunction and Intimacy Issues
Bigger Isn’t Always Better
When Sex Is a Weighty Matter It’s widely known being overweight can have serious health consequences. And in many cases, it can have deleterious effects on a guy’s sex life. According to the CDC, one third of all Americans are obese. That is a lot of Americans. “Many men suffering from obesity also suffer from erectile dysfunction (E.D.)." According to Ira Sharlip, MD, spokesperson for the American Urological Association, “Fifty-three percent of men between the ages of 40-70 have some … [Read more...] about Bigger Isn’t Always Better
Is ED Psychological?
ED is a common problem among men and its cause can be attributed to a large number of factors both mental and physical, often combinations of associated conditions. It is defined as the inability to get or keep an erection and according to WebMD, “Psychological factors are responsible for about 10%-20% of all cases of erectile dysfunction. It is often a secondary reaction to an underlying physical cause.” * If you’re one of the 30 million men in the United States with this problem then proper … [Read more...] about Is ED Psychological?
