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A daily dose of aspirin significantly improves the test results of men with prostate cancer, research has shown. Taking the pill causes their PSA level to fall, suggesting that it is helping the body fight the disease. PSA, or prostate specific antigen, is a blood marker used to monitor the progress of prostate cancer. However scientists are still not certain that aspirin really does Read more...

Men who suffer from sleep apnea, often also have trouble getting sexually aroused, research on mice at the University of Louisville indicates. Dr. David Gozal said new research indicates erectile dysfunction may be linked to the chronic intermittent hypoxia -- oxygen deprivation -- patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome experience during episodes of obstructed breathing. The Read more...

by Krisha McCoy, MSOverview ; Urologic Procedures; Laparoscopic Procedures ; Cardiac Procedures ; Thoracic ProceduresDefinition A surgeon guides robotic arms to perform a urologic procedure through several tiny “keyhole incisions.” Urologic procedures that have been successfully performed using robotic surgery include: Prostatectomy—surgical removal of part or all of an enlarged prostate Read more...

(Epididymo-orchitis)Pronounced: Ep-i-did-uh-MY-tis by Michelle Badash, MSDefinitionAcute epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis. This is a structure shaped like a tube that surrounds and attaches to each testicle. The epididymis helps transport and store sperm cells.Chronic epididymitis causes pain and inflammation in the epididymis. There is often no swelling of the scrotum. Symptoms Read more...

by Ricker Polsdorfer, MDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Testicular Cancer | Resource GuideAmerican Cancer SocietyPhone:1- 800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)Internet Address:http://www.cancer.orgDescription of Services Provided:The website covers all aspects of cancer, from screening to prevention. Read more...

by Alayne Ronnenberg, ScDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Resource GuideThe purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.Screening Tests or GuidelinesAt this Read more...

by Ricker Polsdorfer, MDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Testicular Cancer | Resource GuideIf properly treated, testicular cancer is one of the least dangerous cancers—over 90% of all cases can be cured.As with any cancer, cure is most readily and reliably obtained when every cancer cell has been Read more...

by Ricker Polsdorfer, MDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Testicular Cancer | Resource GuideYou have a unique medical history. Therefore, it is essential to talk with your doctor or healthcare provider about your personal risk factors and/or experience with testicular cancer. By talking openly and Read more...

by Ricker Polsdorfer, MDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Testicular Cancer | Resource Guide Symptoms of testicular cancer include: A painless lump or swelling in either testicleEnlargement or swelling of a testicle, or a change in the way it feelsFeeling of heaviness in the scrotumA dull ache in Read more...

by Ricker Polsdorfer, MDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Testicular Cancer | Resource GuideThe purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.Screening Read more...

by Ricker Polsdorfer, MDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Testicular Cancer | Resource GuideA risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition.If you are a man, it is possible to develop testicular cancer with or without the risk factors listed below. Read more...

by Ricker Polsdorfer, MDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Testicular Cancer | Resource Guide If you were born with one or both testicles undescended (cryptorchidism), having surgery to bring them down into the scrotum will not affect your risk of getting testicular cancer, but it will make the early Read more...

by Ricker Polsdorfer, MDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Testicular Cancer | Resource Guide Most often with testicular cancer, you will find a painless mass in your scrotum. At other times, either the mass will be discovered during a routine health check-up or it will be painful. Painful masses are Read more...

by Alayne Ronnenberg, ScDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Resource GuideYou have a unique medical history. Therefore, it is essential to talk with your doctor or healthcare provider about your personal risk factors and/or experience with male infertility. By talking openly and regularly with your healthcare Read more...

by Alayne Ronnenberg, ScDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Resource GuideThe treatment and management of infertility in men will depend on the underlying cause or causes of the infertility. Treatment will focus on correcting any structural or hormonal abnormalities that may be influencing infertility. This may Read more...

by Alayne Ronnenberg, ScDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Resource GuideThe only symptom of infertility is an inability to conceive. A couple should seek help for infertility if they are unable to conceive after one year of regular, sexual intercourse without contraception. You will both be evaluated to Read more...

by Alayne Ronnenberg, ScDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Resource GuideA risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition.It is possible to develop infertility with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors you have, the greater your Read more...

by Alayne Ronnenberg, ScDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Resource GuideAmerican Society for Reproductive MedicineAddress:1209 Montgomery HighwayBirmingham, AL 35216-2809Phone:1-205-978-5000Internet address:http://www.asrm.org/Description of services provided:This organization provides a wide variety of Read more...

by Alayne Ronnenberg, ScDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Resource Guide Not all cases of male infertility can be prevented, but you may be able to reduce your risk by changing some of your behaviors. Avoid using tobacco, marijuana, anabolic steroids, and “recreational” drugs.Avoid excessive use of Read more...

by Alayne Ronnenberg, ScDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Resource GuideDuring the initial consultation, both partners will be evaluated for fertility problems. Your healthcare provider will ask about any symptoms, and your family and medical history will be reviewed. This will include any serious medical Read more...