Frequently Asked Questions on Male Sexual Health. Know about infertility problems faced by men, how to prevent, home remedies, possible tests and treatment available with our sexologists at Metromale Clinic & Fertility Center.
Like any other cancer, growth of abnormal cells in the prostate gland leads to prostate cancer. Prostate is a male only gland (not present in females)that sits right below the bladder and the urethra extending from the bottom of the bladder till the tip of the penis goes right through the prostate gland.
Hydrocele is a condition when fluids get accumulated in the scrotum. The reason why the fluids get accumulated may vary depending on the type of hydrocele. Infants most often need no treatment but in case of adults, surgical treatment is the only option. Visit the article to learn answers to most frequently asked questions on hydrocele.
Teratozoospermia (also called Teratospermia) refers to malformed shape of the sperms. Sperm morphology refers to the size and shape of the sperms and when the sperm morphology is defective, the condition is referred to as Teratozoospermia. When less than 4% of the sperms are in perfect shape, then the person is said to be suffering from Teratozoospermia condition.
Teratozoospermia (also called Teratospermia) refers to malformed shape of the sperms. Sperm morphology refers to the size and shape of the sperms and when the sperm morphology is defective, the condition is referred to as Teratozoospermia. When less than 4% of the sperms are in perfect shape, then the person is said to be suffering from Teratozoospermia condition.
Balanitis is defined as the inflammation of the head of the penis (glans) and or the foreskin on the head of the penis. This is very common condition in uncircumcised men. Some medical experts are more precise when using balanitis. They use balanitis to refer to the inflammation of the penis head alone. When the foreskin on penis head is inflamed, they term it as Posthitis
I am suffering from Premature Ejaculation; can I get my female partner pregnant? Can premature ejaculation be cured? Can premature ejaculation cause infertility?
What is PRP Injection?
PRP stands for Platelet-Rich-Plasma. The plasma is extracted from your own blood by passing it through a centrifuge machine which separates plasma from the blood and concentrates them to 8x the normal count present in the blood. Concentrated plasma looks amber (chrome yellow) in colour. The plasma rich in platelets is injected into the area/tissue which needs to be repaired, regrown or regenerated.
The lifespan of sperms depend on the surroundings such as whether the semen is ejaculated inside the woman’s body or in a bathtub or a pool or on the floor etc. Sperms can remain alive as long as the seminal fluids don’t dry up.
One must note that problem of infertility doesn’t always lie with the woman. In 40% of the cases, the man can be infertile and in some cases, both of them may be infertile. When you are planning to see a doctor to have a baby of your own, there are few things you need to ask your gynecologist/doctor and know.
Some people (both men and women) pee after sex and they make it a habit. Some others just don’t care and go on with their next activity. So, is it necessary to go to washroom after sex? The short answer is, ‘It is not mandatory to pee after sex. BUT, it is good pee after sex’.
FAQs on Vasectomy 1. Does vasectomy affects a man’s sex drive? No. Vasectomy does not affect a man’s sex drive. You will still have erections and can perform sex like before. The only difference will be that your semen will not have any sperm in it. The sperms produced in the testicles will be absorbed…
FAQs on Penis Health What benefits does circumcision give me? First of all, whether circumcised or not, you need to keep your penis always clean. Wash properly when taking bath. If your penis is not circumcised, pull the skin back gently and clean the head of the penis. If you don’t do this, smegma (dead…
FAQs on Wet Dreams Wet dreams – involuntary ejaculation due to dreams that causes arousal. Women may not see anything in their garments or bed sheets but the vagina becomes wet when they get aroused. Yes, they too have wet dreams. Wet dreams, also called ‘Nocturnal Emission’ or ‘Sleep Orgasm’ occur mostly during puberty or…
Hepatitis and Sex – Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is Hepatitis? Hepatitis is a medical condition that causes inflammation of the liver. This disease is caused by Hepatitis Virus. This liver damaging disease can spread through sharing needles, sharing food and also through sexual contact with an infected person. How many types of Viral Hepatitis are there?…
FAQs on HPV Vaccine HPV – Human PapillomaVirus, one of the most common sexually transmitted infections that can spread through sexual intercourse or oral sex. This virus can pass from an infected individual to healthy person via genitals or throat and cause infection. Like many viruses, there are several types of strains (around 40) of…
Myths & Facts about HIV – AIDS Having HIV and having AIDS – are both the same? No, they both are not the same. HIV – Human Immunedeficiency Virus is a multi-strain virus that destroys CD4 immune cells. These cells help our body fight infections. When the count of these cells drops, body will be…
FAQs on Varicocele What is a varicocele? A vein abnormality in the scrotum may result in a varicocele. The enlargement of the pampiniform plexus veins in the scrotum is a varicocele. It is similar to varicose veins that occur in the leg. Where does varicocele occur? Varicocele occurs in the scrotum. It is similar…
FAQs on Small Penis Most men and women watch porn these days. Let us keep aside if watching porn is good for you and your sexual life. One other question that comes up is, is penis so long for every other man as you see in the porn film? Do they last so long as…
FAQs on Hydrocele Hydrocele (Water in balls) is a type of swelling where fluids get collected around the testicles resulting in swelling and some times discomfort. This is common in new borns and most of the times, it will go away on it own. In boys and adult men, hydrocele can be caused due to…
FAQs on Premature Ejaculation What is Premature Ejaculation? Ejaculating before or within 1 minute (some researchers give it 2 minutes) of actual penetration is called Premature Ejaculation. Is Premature Ejaculation same as Erectile Dysfunction? No. Premature ejaculation measures the time taken by the man to ejaculate. But, erectile dysfunction is a condition where a man…
General Questions on Sexology and Sexologist Who is a Sexologist? Let us first know/understand what ‘Sexology’ is. Sexology is a scientific study of human sexuality, human sexual behaviour, sexual functions, sexual development during the lifespan (from puberty to old age) of a human and all kinds of disorders / problems related to them. A certified doctor who…
Interesting facts about sperm health and lifespan of sperms How long does sperm live inside a female body? Telling exactly the duration is not possible because, it depends on the environment that sperms are released into and how quickly the fluid surrounding the sperms dry up. Typically, sperms live in female body for about 5…