Preputioplasty is becoming more common for people who suffer with Phimosis. Phimosis is a condition in which the foreskin on the penis is unable to be retracted because the opening has grown too tightly closed. This condition is seen mostly in young boys, however, can be seen in grown men. The normal treatment for Phimosis is a circumcision. If bacteria or fungus grow under the foreskin, a man may experience irritation and infections.
Erectile Dysfunction affects around 22 in every 1000 men. This condition is characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection. Most men will experience some type of erectile dysfunction in their lifetime. Around 40, the chances that a man will experience this condition become greater. Most men who notice a problem will not be affected all of the time, and it probably won’t cause lasting psychological or emotional problems.
There are many different penile disorders that all men should be aware of. They can range from a little discomfort to extreme pain. The results of the different disorders can be anywhere from small irritations to serious damage. Below we will take a look at the most common types of penile disorders and what causes them, as well as what the symptoms and treatments are.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men in the United States. In fact, it is second only to skin cancer. The prostate is located in front of the rectum, and below the bladder in a man. The prostate, which is about the size of a walnut, produces seminal fluid. This fluid is what carries the sperm out of the man’s body during ejaculation.