Until recently, men having NOA (non-obstructive azoospermia)- a condition wherein there a dearth of sperm in the semen not arising due to an impediment in the reproductive system, were  inapt aspirants for IVF. Testicular failure has been observed to affect nearly one percent of the male populace and ten percent of men seeking fertility assessment. Testis biopsy done on azoospermic men having testicular failure (non-obstructive azoospermia or NOA) have been diagnosed with either Sertoli cell-only pattern, arrested maturation or hypospermaogenesis. For ascertaining that a semen sample is accurately azoospermic, the sample is centrifuged with scrupulous microscopic evaluation of the pellet. A comprehensive examination of the person’s total medical history and physical exams is done by  [...]

Genital herpes could lead to outbursts in areas somewhere within the boxer shorts. The precise site does not augment or lessen the severity of herpes in any manner. Herpes simplex infects individuals in two forms, namely: type 1 that quite frequently affects the oral region. Type 2 is mostly observed to affect the genitals as its most preferred spots. Nevertheless both of these types of Herpes could be transmitted easily in between two partners, i.e., from the mouth of one partner to the genitals of the other or intermittently the other way round. Factually, few studies have revealed that nearly half of the newly surfaced cases of genital herpes belong to type 1. However, the sole sigh of relief lies in the fact that HSV type 1 affecting the genitals has a tendency to have lesser reappearances  [...]

Male Hypogonadism equates to the condition of inadequate production of male sex hormone – testosterone. The two basic forms of Hypogonadism include: Primary Hypogonadism: A form of hypogonadism also called primary testicular failure initiates from a malfunction in the testicles. Secondary Hypogonadism: A form of hypogonadism that indicates the incapability of the hypothalamus or the pituitary gland – sections of the brain, in transmitting signals to the testicles to manufacture testosterone. Both forms of hypogonadism might be genetic in nature or acquired like an injury or infection. Primary Hypogonadism: The widespread causes leading to primary hypogonadism comprise of: Klinefelter syndrome: A congenital anomaly when more than one X chromosome is observed in addition  [...]

Hypogonadism is a condition that occurs due to either the incapability or the dearth of producing hormones by the sex glands. In men, those glands or gonads are known as testes while in women it is the ovaries. The line of treatment in adults is dependent on the reason behind it and on whether one has concerns regarding fertility issues. TRT or Testosterone Replacement Therapy: In cases of hypogonadism that occurs due to testicular malfunction, doctors employ the TRT method. TRT has been proven to reinstate sexual functioning and muscle vigor and avert bone loss. Additionally, those men on TRT mostly feel a positive difference in their energy levels, libido and an enhanced feeling of well-being. If the reason of the problem is pituitary-related, the pituitary hormones might fuel  [...]

According to U.S. scientists, a viable alternative has surfaced that is truly heaven-sent for those impotent men intolerant to the pill version of the drugs. This topical emulsion for treating erectile dysfunction has shown potentiality during the animal trials that might just become a great alternative in men. Oral drugs dosage of erectile dysfunction belonging to a medication category - PDE5 or phosphodiesterase inhibitors are commonly employed and immensely effectual, though could cause certain side effects like headache, stomach distress and disturbance, congestion in the nose, flushed feeling in the face and auditory and visual problems. Men that have lately experienced a heart attack or with chronic heart ailments need to be cautious when taking oral drugs for ED, if at all is necessary. The  [...]

The condition’ male menopause’ or ‘andropause’ is a concept that has been garnering significant awareness. Aging tends to take its toll on the testosterone levels leading to its gradual depletion with time leading to andropause. It is important to be able to segregate between male menopause symptoms that are merely part of the usual aging process or whether these symptoms need treatment. This syndrome has been dubbed ADAM (androgen deficiency of the aging male) or andropause is normally typified by dip in sexuality and general energy levels. Female menopause wherein there is cessation of menses or periods is a common and relatively abrupt change, while in male menopause the changes occur in a rather slow pace due to which it is tricky to decipher. The dip in testosterone levels  [...]

Men often suffer from a host of fears regarding erectile dysfunction (impotence). It is not always a situation of mind over matter. Failure to attain an erection less than twenty percent of the time is not abnormal and rarely needs any kind of treatment but when the failure rate crosses more than fifty percent of the times then normally it is an indicator of a problem that needs to be treated. Here is the lowdown on the experts’ point of view on the remedies that have been tried since long and their plus and minus points. Pomegranate juice – Chugging down anti-oxidant inundated pomegranate juice has been proven to have a myriad of health benefits inclusive of lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease and considered good for those with high blood pressure. But, would pomegranate  [...]

Amino acid L-arginine or Arginine – Arginine is noted to be innately present in food and is known to bolster the body’s production of nitric oxide which is the crucial compound that assists in erections by causing dilatation of the blood vessels present in the penis. There have been diverse outcome to the studies inspecting L-arginine’s effectuality in curbing impotence. A test done in 1999 that is put out in the on-line academic journal BJU International, has discovered that elevated L-arginine dosages could aid in enhancing sexual functioning, though solely in those men that has unnatural nitric oxide metabolism like that related to heart disease. In yet another study printed in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy during 2003, the researchers from Bulgaria cited that ED victims  [...]

Men have been perennially known to try a bevy of unconventional remedies to overcome the glitch of erectile dysfunction or ED – defined by doctors as the continual incapacity to achieve or sustain an erection that is needed to culminate the sexual act. However, the safety factor of these alternative treatments is quite woolly with inadequate scientific proof to back their usage. Most of the studies that appeared to give the affirmation to such alternative cures were quite inadequately designed that their results are chary. The mere presence of proof does not necessarily indicate that it is a good enough proof and prior to commencing on the naturopath course for treating ED, it is always a prudent practise to ensure there is no causal medical condition that requires amendment. With a  [...]

The highest comparative rise in syphilis and other such sexually transmitted diseases has been noted to occur amongst the younger age bracket of women and heterosexual men, especially in the populace of the blacks in the inner city and the Hispanics. However, the experts have said that the rise in the number of venereal diseases has taken place to a certain extent in all crowds of men and women that are sexually active. Despite the fact that there are no vaccines available to avert sexually transmitted diseases, except for hepatitis B, majority of them could be cured effectively without any undesirable side effects only when these diseases are diagnosed and treated in their preliminary stages. According to the reports furnished by the disease centers, even as nearly sixty percent of all  [...]