Male Reproductive System
A healthy sex life is a very important part of life for most men. Mens reproductive health is dependent on the health and proper functioning of the external genitals, internal sex organs, sperm, semen, and male sex hormones. Mens sexual health also includes fertility. You may assume that women are mostly responsible for infertility, but mens health issues account for half of all infertility cases. Protect your sexual health and fertility by living a healthy lifestyle and avoiding risky behaviors. If you notice pain in your groin area, have problems maintaining or getting an erection, or have problems with ejaculation, you may need to talk to your doctor.
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- Q How well do sperm shape scores predict male fertility?
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According to the World Health Organization’s criteria for judging sperm shape, only 30% of sperm need to be normal for a semen analysis to be considered normal. Most fertility centers use a stricter set of criteria called the Kruger criteria, by... Full Answer
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- Q What causes a hydrocele?
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A hydrocele is the fluid filled sac surrounding the testicle that results in swelling of the scrotum. It is common in newborns and occurs during development of the baby. In older people, this can develop from inflammation or injury to the... Full Answer
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- Q What is a hydrocele?
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Hydrocele is a condition where fluid builds up around the testicle. These are common in newborns and usually spontaneously resolve within the first year of life. In an adult, a hydrocele may develop after trauma or infection and may need to be drained or... Full Answer
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- Q If I lose weight will my penis get longer?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyWatch to learn more about the effect of weight loss on penis lengthening. Full Answer
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- Q How would my child be treated for hydroceles?
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Like a hernia, hydroceles are very easily treated by simply closing the patency via surgery and the recurrence rate is minimal. This surgery is done under general anesthesia on an ambulatory basis. Full Answer
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- Q How would my child be treated for prune belly syndrome?
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The testes are usually able to be brought into the scrotum and the abdominal wall defect can be surgically repaired so that it has a less wrinkled appearance. Reflux is corrected if it does not resolve. While the bladder is large, it generally... Full Answer
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- Q What is prune belly syndrome in babies?
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Prune belly syndrome is an extremely unusual condition. This occurs in males who have a wrinkled abdominal wall as a result of absence of abdominal musculature, bilaterally undescended testes, and other urinary tract anomalies, including an... Full Answer
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- Q What role does each sperm play?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineWhen a man ejaculates, the sperm-carrying semen fires out through the urethra in a seek-and-conquer mission. It may seem that all these millions of sperm are racing each other to the finish, but the sperm have different roles. Some are deemed the leaders... Full Answer
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- Q How can I improve the shape of my sperm for increased fertility?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineWhen it comes to a man’s fertility, sperm count isn’t the only thing that counts. How the little swimmers move (motility) and their shape (morphology) also matters. To improve your sperm morphology, you may want to try two... Full Answer
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- Q What can I tell about a guy from his sperm?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyThe condition of a man's sperm can tell a lot about his general health. In this video, Dr. Oz reveals everything about man's most private and precious asset - his sperm. Full Answer
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