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... More
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. Less
Recently Answered
- Q What are the symptoms of chronic bacterial prostatitis?
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Symptoms of chronic bacterial prostatitis usually begin after age 30, and they only occur in men. Commonly, any form of prostatitis may generate painful urination, bloody urine, or a decreased stream. These symptoms might be accompanied by a relatively... More
Typically, an affected man with chronic bacterial prostatitis does not have a fever, but is troubled by intermittent symptoms such as a sudden urge to urinate, frequent urination, painful urination, or the need to get up at night to urinate. Some men... More
- Q What is chronic bacterial prostatitis?
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Chronic bacterial prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that is caused by a bacterial infection and that continues or gets worse over a long period of time. The infection may seem to go away but keeps coming back. Symptoms include body... More
Chronic bacterial prostatitis is caused by bacteria. It appears to be more common in older men who have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and it can follow a bout of acute bacterial prostatitis. Unlike the acute form, however, chronic bacterial... More
- Q How is prostatitis diagnosed?
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To diagnose prostatitis, your doctor may take a urine sample and fluid sample from your prostate gland may be taken. To get the prostate fluid sample, your doctor will need to rub the prostate gland by inserting a gloved finger into your rectum. Your... More
If your doctor suspects that you have prostatitis, he or she will begin with a complete medical history and physical exam. The type of prostatitis you have cannot be determined solely from your history and symptoms. Your doctor will do tests to... More
No single test or diagnostic procedure can confirm a case of prostatitis. If you experience urinary discomfort, like painful or burning urination or pain in the pelvic area, your doctor will start to look for signs of inflammation and infection by... More
- Q What causes prostatitis?
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Prostatitis may be caused by an infection, inflammation (irritation and swelling) or by unknown causes. An infection of the prostate may be caused by germs called bacteria, which travel to the prostate in the blood, urine or semen. The bacteria may have... More
Most men with prostatitis have chronic prostatitis/pelvic pain syndrome, inflammatory or noninflammatory. The cause of this type of prostatitis is not known. Few men with prostatitis have prostatitis associated with a bacterial infection. Acute... More
Some types of prostatitis are caused by bacterial infection. These cases are often accompanied by the classic symptoms of infection, such as fever, chills, and muscle pain, as well as by urinary problems. As a result, they are relatively easy to diagnose... More
- Q What are the symptoms of prostatitis?
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The most common symptoms and feelings of prostatitis are a sensation of an urgency to urinate. Along with this urgency are the needs to urinate frequently and to get up at night to urinate, along with pain or burning on urination. Many men tell of... More
Symptoms of prostatitis (an inflammation of the prostate that may be caused by the presence of a bacterial infection) may include: the need to urinate frequently difficulty in beginning to urinate and decreased strength and force of the urinary... More
Acute prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate) is usually caused by a relatively fast-developing bacterial infection in the male urinary tract. The signs of acute prostatitis are usually severe: Chills Fever Increased frequency of urination... More
- Q What is prostatitis?
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Prostate infections in men can be acute (sudden onset and severe) and require urgent antibiotics. These infections are associated with chills, fever, pain in the lower back and genital area, urinary frequency and painful urination, body aches, and a... More
In younger and middle-aged men, prostatitis is often the culprit when there are difficulties. Prostatitis refers to an infection of the prostate which results in swelling of the tissues, thereby producing symptoms. Infections of the prostate can... More
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate that may be caused by the presence of a bacterial infection. This condition can affect men of all ages. Having prostatitis does not increase your risk of getting any other prostate disease. More
