Health Insights

Infertility affects roughly one in six couples trying to conceive, and in about half of those cases, a male factor is involved. Despite this, male infertility is often overlooked or left unaddressed for years while the focus remains on the female partner. The most common cause of male infertility is a problem with sperm production or function. This includes low sperm count, poor sperm motility, or abnormal sperm shape. Other causes include blockages in the tubes that carry sp

The prostate is a small gland about the size of a walnut, located just below the bladder in men. Its main job is to produce fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Despite its small size, the prostate can cause significant problems as men age. The two most common prostate conditions are benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that affects most men as they get older. Prostate cancer is the

A urinary tract infection causes a burning sensation when you urinate, a frequent urge to go, and sometimes pain in the lower abdomen or back. Most UTIs respond well to a short course of antibiotics. But for some people, they keep coming back, and this is called recurrent UTI. Recurrent UTI is defined as two or more infections in six months, or three or more in a year. It is frustrating, disruptive, and can significantly affect quality of life. Several factors contribute to r

PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen. It is a protein produced by the prostate gland, and a simple blood test can measure its level. PSA testing is one of the most important tools available for the early detection of prostate cancer. A raised PSA does not automatically mean cancer. PSA can be elevated by a number of benign conditions including prostate enlargement, prostatitis, and even vigorous exercise or sexual activity before the test. However, a significantly elevate

Men's health is a broad term, but at its core it refers to the conditions that affect men's hormonal balance, sexual function, and overall wellbeing. Many of these conditions are under-diagnosed because men are less likely to seek medical help, particularly for sensitive issues. Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone. It plays a role in libido, energy levels, muscle mass, mood, and bone density. Testosterone levels naturally decline with age, typically from the mid-thir

The bladder is a hollow muscular organ that stores urine until you are ready to empty it. When it works well, you barely think about it. When it does not, it can dominate your life. Two of the most common bladder problems are overactive bladder and urinary incontinence. Overactive bladder causes a sudden, urgent need to urinate that is difficult to control. You may also need to urinate very frequently, more than eight times in 24 hours, and often during the night. It affects

Urological cancers affect the kidneys, bladder, prostate, testes, and upper urinary tract. Together they account for a significant proportion of all cancer diagnoses in men. The good news is that when detected early, most urological cancers are highly treatable. The challenge is that many urological cancers produce no symptoms in their early stages. By the time symptoms appear, the disease may have progressed. This is why awareness of warning signs and proactive screening mat

Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is the inability to get or maintain an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual activity. It is far more common than most men realize. Studies suggest that by the age of 40, around 40% of men have experienced it to some degree, and the number rises with age. Despite how common it is, many men feel embarrassed to talk about it. This is unfortunate because ED is very treatable, and in some cases it can be an early warning sign of a more serious

Kidney stones are one of the most common urological problems, and if you have ever had one, you will never forget it. The pain is often described as one of the worst a person can experience. But what exactly are kidney stones, and what can you do about them? Kidney stones form when certain minerals and salts in your urine crystallize and clump together inside the kidney. They can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. Small stones often pass on their own t