Men's health - the most common problems

Male problems can affect all areas of life, causing stress and difficulties in relationships, disrupting sex life and reproductive ability, and undermining self-confidence and worth.

To be able to maintain his health, a man needs to know the causes and symptoms of possible diseases. There are many factors that affect men's health. Some factors we cannot change, but others could be avoided.

For example:

1. Unprotected sex. Without using condoms, giving free rein to emotions rather than reason, a man can easily become a victim of a sexually transmitted disease.

2. Aggressive sex and masturbation. If the penis is suddenly and strongly bent while erect, this can lead to injury - a fracture of the penis.

3. Vascular diseases and diabetes. Poor circulation in the small arteries of the penis, caused by diabetes and atherosclerosis, can lead to erectile dysfunction.

4. Some medications. A number of medications can negatively affect men's health. For example, long-term use of antibiotics sometimes results in a fungal infection of the genitals. A side effect of beta blockers is a decrease in libido.

5. Surgical operations. Common surgery to remove the prostate gland (radical prostatectomy), which is done for prostate cancer, can cause urinary incontinence, pain, and erectile dysfunction.

6. Smoking. Smoking has a bad effect on the condition of blood vessels in general, including the blood vessels of the penis, which leads to erectile dysfunction.

7. Hormone levels. Hormonal imbalances, such as testosterone deficiency or prolactin excess, can lead to erectile dysfunction.

8. Psychological problems. Depression can cause loss of libido. Moreover, after one or two failures, a man will be set up for “defeat” in the future. And this contributes to further sexual and psychological problems. Mental trauma in childhood (violence) is also associated with sexual failure in adulthood.

9. Neurological diseases. Stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and dementia can disrupt the transmission of impulses from the brain to the genitals. The result is sexual problems.

10. Aging. As men age, testosterone levels gradually decline. This leads to loss of sexual interest, weakened erections and poor fertility.

11. Piercing. Punching the skin on the genitals is fraught with skin infections and impaired arousal in the future.

12. Hypothermia. Men who stay in the cold for a long time, especially in a stationary sitting position (drivers), often become victims of chronic prostatitis. This disease affects potency, fertility, and affects the general well-being and quality of life of a man.

The most common problems with men's health

1. Prostatitis.

Inflammation of the prostate gland, often in a chronic form, affects hundreds of millions of men around the world. Acute prostatitis is characterized by difficulty urinating, pain in the perineum, sometimes accompanied by fever and body aches. Acute inflammation of the prostate requires urgent consultation with a urologist, otherwise the disease may become chronic. In chronic prostatitis, the symptoms of the disease are erased, patients complain of pain and discomfort in the perineum and genital area, frequent urination, dripping urine, frequent urges at night, pain during ejaculation, weakened erection, etc. The consequence may be male infertility or erectile dysfunction.

2. Erectile dysfunction and ejaculation.

The most common and scary problem for men is erectile dysfunction. It is defined as the inability to achieve and maintain an erection for full sexual intercourse. Another disorder that occurs is priapism, which is an unusually long and painful erection that may not even be caused by sexual stimulation. Ejaculation disorders are common. Anejaculation is the inability to ejaculate. Premature ejaculation, painful ejaculation, and retrograde ejaculation, in which sperm is pushed into the bladder rather than out, are also possible. All these disorders can indicate a variety of diseases, so in each of these cases you need to be examined by a doctor.

3. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

There are many STDs that can manifest in different ways. Among them are gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, genital herpes, etc. The most common signs of STDs: blisters or ulcers on the penis, painful urination, discharge,ud in the genital area. Any unusual manifestations require urgent medical attention. Do not self-medicate under any circumstances.

4. Problems with the foreskin.

A widely known disease is phimosis, in which the foreskin of uncircumcised men does not allow the head of the penis to be exposed. Phimosis is treated surgically. Paraphimosis occurs when a man manages to roll back his foreskin, but cannot get it back. This condition may require urgent help because blood circulation in the penis is impaired.

5. Other diseases.

A fungal infection (candidiasis) can cause redness and a white coating on the head of the penis. Inflammation of the head of the penis (balanitis) is a serious disease that is accompanied by urethral discharge and pain. Peyronie's disease is a chronic condition in which abnormal scar tissue develops in the penis. Sometimes men get penile cancer, which usually starts as a sore on the foreskin or glans.

Symptoms of diseases of the male genital area

Talk to your doctor as soon as possible if you have:

• Ejaculation is impaired.

• There is visible blood in the ejaculate.

• Burning sensation during urination.

• Unusual discharge from the urethra has appeared.

• Pain and itching in the genital area.

• Increased urination.

• Urinary retention.

• Dark spots have appeared on the penis.

• There is a rash, sores, redness in the genital area.

• There was an injury during sex, after which the penis hurts a lot.

Prevention of diseases of the male genital area

Each of us can take simple steps to improve our health:

• Be responsible. Use condoms or be in a monogamous relationship with a secure partner to avoid STDs.

• Get vaccinated. If you are under 26 years old, American doctors recommend getting vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV). This will protect you from genital warts - a very unpleasant and contagious disease.

• Stay physically active. Moderate physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis, diabetes and potency problems. In addition, good exercise will give you strength for the whole day. • Maintain good hygiene. If you are not circumcised, wash the area between the head of your penis and your foreskin with soap and water daily.

• Know everything about your medications. Study all the medications you take so that you know about their possible side effects and how to take them.

• Take care of your psyche. Treat depression and other mental problems promptly. Minimize the impact of work and everyday stress on your psyche.

• Limit alcohol intake

• Be sure to give up cigarettes. Nicotine in any form, even chewing tobacco, has a bad effect on our blood vessels. As a result, the heart, brain, lungs, and even the blood vessels of the penis suffer. The results of smoking are known to everyone: stroke, heart attack, several types of cancer, impotence, etc.

• Avoid hypothermia. This will reduce the likelihood of genitourinary infections and prostate problems.

• Use what you have regularly. Regular sex life is simply necessary for any healthy man. Lack of sex has a bad effect on the condition of the prostate and a man’s health in general.

Remember, some men's diseases cannot be prevented. However, regular visits to your doctor will help you detect these diseases at an early stage, which means successful treatment. Every man should regularly examine his genitals for signs of any disease. Visiting a urologist at least 1-2 times a year will help identify serious diseases such as prostate cancer at an early stage.

Don't forget to make time for your health!

If you have questions, you can contact leading urologists in Tashkent at the Urologic Complex clinic.

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