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 Why might my husband have blood in his semen?
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Dr. Howard LeWine, Internal MedicineIt is not unusual for a man to notice blood in the semen (the ejaculate). Doctors call this hematospermia. Although there are several causes, quite often no specific reason is found.The most common time men notice bloody semen is after a prostate biopsy... Full Answer
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- Q What can my penis tell me about my overall health?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineFrom a broad perspective, the penis is a man's dipstick; it tells you how everything is functioning throughout the rest of your body. If the solider stands at attention when called to do so, it indicates that you have good blood flow in other places.... Full Answer
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- Q What is the function of the vas deferens?
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The vas deferens is responsible for directing and propelling sperm into the urethra, after the sperm has passed through the epididymis. Full Answer
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- Q Where does a man store his sperm?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineA man's sperm, which is carried in semen that's made by glands such as the prostate, is stored in a duct called the vas deferens. Full Answer
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- Q Do men have a preset number of sperm?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineUnlike women, men don't have a preset number of their reproductive players. In fact, a man produces more sperm in each ejaculation than the total number of eggs that a woman is endowed with for life. Full Answer
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- Q How can a man maximize his fertility?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyThese tips will help a man keep his swimmers healthy and strong: DO: Eat your fruits and veggies, grains, beans, soy, nuts, oats, foods with flavanols (like broccoli, radishes, onions, tomatoes, and leeks), as well as other foods high in polyphenols... Full Answer
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- Q What are the testes?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyThe testes are the two male reproductive organs housed in the scrotum. They're responsible for reproduction because they make sperm, but they're also responsible for a man's ability to grow beards, talk in a deep voice, and boast that he can find his way... Full Answer
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- Q What is inside the male testes?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyThe source of sperm and testosterone - the testes - are filled with tubules that look like cooked spaghetti. If these seminiferous tubules from each testicle were stretched out, they'd create a string three feet long (please don't try this yourself). At... Full Answer
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- Q Why do men have orgasms?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIt doesn't take a sexologist to know the purpose of the male orgasm: Find the egg, fertilize the egg, begin shopping for toys. Now, during a man's orgasm, the brain fires like a lit-up pinball machine, causing contractions in most muscles of the body.... Full Answer
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- Q How can your shaving schedule be an indication of testosterone deficiency?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyWhile shaving rituals are as much cultural as they are physical, a man should look at his shaving habits-and specifically, how quickly his stubble regrows after shaving--as one possible indicator of low testosterone. If a man notices that he used to... Full Answer
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