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DR. RUPIN SHAH Urologist/Andrologist As a man ages, his prostate gland enlarges in size. Most of the times this growth is noncancerous (Benign Enlargement of the prostate – BPH), but in some patients, the cells becomes cancerous and develops into a prostatic cancer. The cancer cells divide without control or order. With time these cells can…
Andropause or Male Menopause, a scant publicised condition, could be responsible for a variety of inexplicable symptoms in men over 40, ANDROPAUSE IS… I Andropause is a medical phenomenon, similar to female menopause, which can affect men between the ages of 40 and 55. “Unlike women, men do not have a clear-cut signpost such as…
SEX BYTES! From penile enlargement operations to the risks of oral sex, Times Life presents recent happenings from the world of sexuality SIZING IT UP: Surgeons are perfecting a way to build up the size of very small penises, enabling proper urination, and a full sex life. It is estimated that about one in…
PROSTATE CANCER RISK FACTOR SURPRISE FIND Hair loss halves prostate cancer risk, says study Here’s some good news for bald men at last — hair loss almost halves the risk of developing prostate cancer, says a new study. An international team found that men who start going bald at a young age are up to…
Premature Ejaculation in Males – Dr. Sanjay Deshpande explains what leads to the much prevalent sexual dysfunction in males and dispels a few myths about it. Sexual problems in the life of an individual are many. In males they are impotence, premature ejaculation, loss of sexual desire and retarded ejaculation, while in females they are…
Urinary Problems Sorted – The EDTreatmentIndia Hospital’s Urology Centre provides a whole range of comprehensive and efficient services for the management of urological problems. Urology department has following facilities: URINARY STONES Comprehensive care for the urinary stone diseases Stone disease is a very common problem all over the world. Not all persons with urinary stones will…
Urine incontinence is a common complaint among the elderly. Dr Parul R Sheth explains why coughing, sneezing or simply laughing can leak a few drops of urine IT can happen to anyone. It can happen when you cough, sneeze or laugh – leak a few drops of urine. Urinary incontinence, as is medically termed is…
Your Prostate Gland The Prostate Gland lies just below the bladder, in front of the rectum, and surrounds the urethra. With age, as the gland enlarges, it presses on to the urethra thus partly blocking the flow of urine from the bladder. Prostate problems are pretty common.“People accept prostate problems as they come. Every old…
Sex up your weekend – Sexologist Dr. Shashank Samak sizzles up your coming together in bed CASE I – Pritam and Preeti are a couple in their 30s. They are both IT professionals and married for almost four years now. Life is all very fine, just that Preeti works in the morning shift and Pritam’s duty…
From Sleeping Tablets To Viagra Clones, You Can Get Them A Lot Cheaper PLANNING a trip abroad and wondering what to take as presents for your friends over there? Forget the saris, the silver, the snacks. You could just visit your chemist instead. Savvy travellers, whether Indians going abroad or foreigners visiting here, have…
HEAL WITH HOMEOPATHY – A combination of factors can cause sexual difficulties Sexual dysfunction refers to difficulty during stages of the sexual act (which includes desire, arousal, orgasm, and resolution). This in turn, prevents the individual or couple from engaging in sexual activity. Sexual complaints among men include loss of erection, early ejaculation, absence…
2016 is being touted as the year of Super Sex as between-the-sheets activity gets hotter and steamier. Reports… The Urban Dictionary defines Super Sex as “sex, but better”. Think frenetic mountain lion coupling. Think impossible Asanas where you hang from the ceiling and tie yourself into knots while your partner spins in ecstasy. Think male…
The folks at Princeton University once defined kissing as the act of caressing with the lips. However, this definition was penned ages back by a bunch of old fogies who were probably researching on tadpole sperm at that time and got carried away.Whatever it may be, the truth is that westerners know how to kiss…
Sexual Health of Teens – Today’s teens aren’t alien to an active sex life. But it’s important for them to be equipped with the right information. Does the social stigma attached to sex, keep you from discussing the problems related to it, openly? Are you a teenager with an active sex life but don’t visit…
According to an international study, the incidence of erectile dysfunction (ED) is estimated at 150 million men worldwide. So, what causes sexual dysfunctions in men? Why do men get ‘too tired’ for sex? Initial brainstorming with several women yielded these gems: “He’s a chronic masturbator”; “He’s secretly gay”; “He has performance anxiety”; “He’s found God”;…
44% of Diabetics Suffer Sexual Problems: Study Increased blood sugar levels can pose a big problem for a couple in the bedroom. For the first time, doctors have found that at least 44% of diabetics in Chennai suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED). ED is the consistent inability of men to achieve or sustain an erection…
Nova Specialty Hospital has introduced an advanced Holmium laser technology to treat kidney stones. Kidney stone is the most common problem an individual suffers from. The surgeons reach and pulverize the kidney stone with the help of a special instrument called Flexible Uretroscopy through natural orifice and without any cut. Ninety-nine per cent of kidney…
Viagra and two other drugs Cialis (tadalafil) and Levitra (vardenafil) are being used more for recreational purposes and less as a medical necessity, reveals a study Former U.S. Senator Bob Dole, now 81, became Viagra’s most famous exponent, after it became the first impotence pill on the market. He even shared his sexual dysfunction problems on…
A young Kolkatan has got a new lease of life after battling erectile dysfunction for years. A rare surgery gave him the chance to finally consummate his marriage after three years of struggle, and prevent a divorce. What’s even better, he will be a proud father very soon For 28 year-old Rajesh Sharma (name changed…
Before birth, there is a connection between the bellybutton and the bladder. This connection, called the urachus, normally disappears before birth. But what happens if part of the urachus remains after birth? Read on to learn more about what problems can arise. What happens under normal conditions? The bladder, located in the lower abdomen, is…
The male reproductive tract is responsible for the production, maturation of sperm, and delivery of sperm. This tract is a complex and highly integrated entity. Sperm are produced in the testicles and then are transported through the genital ductal system to the penis and out of the urethra during ejaculation. Each component of the reproductive…
Renal Fusion (Horseshoe Kidney) Most people are born with two kidneys, which are located in the back of the abdominal cavity on either side of the body covered by the ribs. But factors can occasionally interfere with the development of the kidneys as is the case for people with renal fusion abnormalities. The following information…
Normal and Abnormal Sexual Differentiation The words, “It’s a boy” and “It’s a girl” can be heard every hour of every day all around the world. But how distressing it must be when the birth attendants are unable to make such a clear pronouncement? Ambiguous genitalia occurs in about one in every 2,000 births, is…
Hydroceles and inguinal (groin) hernias can create problems in males. But do they cause pain and dysfunction? When and how should they be treated? The following information should help you talk to a urologist about these two conditions. What causes hernias and hydroceles? Testicles develop near kidneys in the abdomen and descend from that location…
There are many reasons why a person can have blood in their urine. This condition, known as hematuria, can be an indication of a serious problem or conversely, have no negative connotation. What should you do if you find out that there’s blood in your urine? Read the following to learn more. What is hematuria?…
The ureter is a thick-walled tube that transfers urine from the kidney to the bladder. It is approximately 10 inches long, with the upper half located in the abdomen and the lower half in the pelvic region. But what happens when the ureter becomes blocked? The information below should help you recognize this problem before…
Most people are born with two kidneys, which are located in the back of the abdominal cavity on either side of the body covered by the ribs. But factors can occasionally interfere with the development of the kidneys as is the case for people with ectopic kidneys. The following information will help you talk to…