Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition where a man is unable to either get an erection or sustain the erection during sexual intercourse. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, factors that can increase the chances of developing ED are the natural aging process, certain health conditions such as Diabetes…
Circumcision is usually a simple operation, with relatively low risk of complications. However, it is not always as simple a decision to make. “How long can I delay circumcision ?” is the most common question an adult male puts forth, relative to an advise or a need for a medical circumcision. Though the fact that…
Phimosis is a pathologic inability to retract the foreskin in uncircumcised men. Penile cancer is more common in men with Phimosis. Penile cancer though an uncommon medical condition, is highly associated with mortality and other adverse reactions. Penile cancer leads to physical genital disfigurement that may interfere with normal male voiding patterns, disable normal penetrative…
My is name is Dr Karthik Gunasekaran, I am a consultant Urologist and laser surgeon in chennai. In this quick blog post, we are going to look at everything about Circumcision and how it helps in preventing HIV. Read on… The foreskin has sparked up a lot of debates in the HIV research community, over…
Phimosis is defined as the inability to retract the skin (foreskin or prepuce) covering the head (glans) of the penis. Phimosis may appear as a tight ring or rubber band of foreskin around the tip of the penis, preventing full retraction. Phimosis is divided into two forms: physiologic and pathologic. The current incidence of phimosis…