WHAT ARE PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERS? Pelvic floor disorders refers to a group of disorders that can present with urinary symptoms, bowel, sexual dysfunction and/or pain. The pelvic floor consists of a system of muscles and ligaments and provides anatomical support…
WHAT IS AN OVERACTIVE BLADDER? Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition which is characterized by urinary urgency and may lead to involuntary loss of urine. Although more commonly seen in women and the elderly, men and younger people can have…
WHAT IS URINARY INCONTINENCE? Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine and may feel like a loss of bladder control. It occurs more often in women than in men especially after childbirth and menopause. It is also common among…
WHAT IS PROSTATE CANCER SURVIVORSHIP? Most men affected are still in the prime of their life. Fortunately, for them there is now help available. Life after treatment for cancer is termed “cancer survivorship”. Cancer survivorship is often under-recognized. It can…
WHAT IS A URETHRAL STRICTURE? Urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra or external pee pipe, which is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body when we urinate. This issue is more commonly seen…
WHAT IS VASECTOMY? Vasectomy is a procedure which involves the cutting off of small tubes in the scrotum that carry sperm. It is also known as male sterilisation. A vasectomy blocks or cuts each vas deferens (two tubes through which…
WHAT IS PREMATURE EJACULATION? Premature ejaculation happens when a man experiences orgasm and expels semen shortly after sexual activity and with minimal stimulation of the penis. SYMPTOMS OF PREMATURE EJACULATION The main symptom of premature ejaculation is the inability to…
WHAT IS MALE INFERTILITY? Male infertility is a condition in a man that lowers the chances of his female partner getting pregnant. It can be due to low sperm production, abnormal sperm function or blockages that prevent the delivery of…
WHAT IS ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION? Erectile Dysfunction is the inability to get or maintain an erection to have sexual intercourse. It is also referred to as impotence. SYMPTOMS OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION Symptoms of erectile dysfunction include not being able to get…
WHAT IS EPIDIDYMITIS/ORCHITIS? Epididymitis is the inflammation of the epididymis. The epididymis is a tube located at the back of the testicles that stores and carries sperm. Inflammation can cause swelling and pain in the testicles. It can affect men…
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