William Brant, MD William Brant, MD
Peyronie’s disease occurs when plaque (fibrous scar tissue) builds up in the penis and causes it to curve during an erection. About six out of 100 men between 40-70 develop the condition; though rare, some men develop it while in their 30s.
Sexual arousal is a complex process involving a coordinated effort on the part of the brain, hormones, nerves, muscles, and blood vessels. If any part of the system doesn’t function properly, the end result can be erectile dysfunction (ED). ED is a sensitive subject for most men.
If you suffer from Peyronie’s disease, know that you are far from alone. This condition, characterized by a bent erection, may not be readily discussed among men in the locker room or at the office, yet it affects six out of 100 males,
Erectile dysfunction, defined as the inability to maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse, is a sensitive topic, one which many men are reluctant to discuss, even with their doctor. However, ED is also a common problem. Mild-to-moderate ED affects approximately 10% of men for each decade of life (i.e.,
Urinary incontinence (UI) — the inability to hold in urine until you make it to a bathroom — is uncomfortable and embarrassing. It affects both men and women, and especially for men, the number of people who develop it increases with age.
Testosterone is a sex hormone produced mainly in men by their testicles, although it’s present at low levels in women, too. A lot of men think of it as a pure “sex” hormone, meaning that it’s only function is to improve erectile function.
As any guy who’s worn a jockstrap can tell you, the testicles are incredibly sensitive parts of the male anatomy, and pain in that region is nothing to sneeze at. But testicular pain comes from many causes and presents in a number of different ways;
Penile implants may sound like an extreme solution for erectile dysfunction, but is it? Often, for men with ED, implants offer a safe option for regaining satisfaction in your sex life and have higher satisfaction rate than more conservative methods. Based in Salt Lake City,
Prostate cancer has a high survival rate, and for most men, the treatment can completely eliminate the cancer. However, although completing your cancer treatment is definitely a reason to celebrate, life after prostate cancer can be a little bit challenging. The good news is that many of the side effects of surgery,
Are you looking for a hormone-free contraception method? Many men have partners who can’t tolerate birth control pills or simply want an alternative to female birth control. A vasectomy is one of those alternatives, and unlike other contraception methods, it doesn’t impact your hormone levels.
