The male hormone testosterone plays an important role in regulating sex drive, fat distribution, muscle mass, endurance, bone density, red blood cell production and sperm production, in addition to many other bodily functions. Testosterone levels generally fall as men age, but obesity is more influential in lowering testosterone levels than advancing age. Low testosterone is diagnosed when levels fall below 300 nanogrammes per deciliter. Continue reading “Obesity Linked To Low Testosterone”
Below The Belt – Male Urological Cancers
Penile cancer is relatively rare in developed countries, but in some it can represent as high as 20 percent of all male cancers.
Penile cancer is often unfortunately diagnosed at an advanced stage with poor survival outcomes. Many men are unaware that penile cancer exists, and they often ignore signs and symptoms due to embarrassment and fear.
Varicoceles: A Bag Of Worms
Varicoceles are distended, enlarged testicular veins that may feel like a bag of worms in a man’s scrotum. Varicoceles can occur on one side within the scrotum or on both sides. They usually appear during or soon after puberty but they can occur at any time.
Varicoceles can become larger and more symptomatic over time. They are more common on the left side of the scrotum, as the normal male anatomy is predisposed more for left varicocele formation than right.
Approximately 15 to 20 percent of men have varicoceles. Continue reading “Varicoceles: A Bag Of Worms”