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Men''s health is concerned with identifying, preventing, and treating conditions that are most common or specific to men.Men live on average seven years less than women; life expectancy in the United States is 72 years ...

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Balanitis
Balanitis is an inflammation of the foreskin and head of the penis.Balanitis is usually caused by poor hygiene in uncircumcised men.
Benign Enlargement of Prostate (BPH)
The prostate is a male reproductive gland that produces the fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation. It surrounds the urethra, the tube through which urine passes out of the body.
Undescended Testicle
Undescended testicle occurs when one or both testicles fail to move into the scrotum before birth.
Epididymitis
Epididymitis is swelling(inflammation) of the epididymis, the tube that connects the testicle with the vas deferens.Epididymitis is most common in young men ages 19- 35.
Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is the development of abnormally large breasts in males.The condition may occur in one or both breasts and begins as a small lump beneath the nipple, which may be tender.
Hydrocele
A hydrocele is a fluid-filled sack along the spermatic cord within the scrotum.
Chronic Prostatitis
When it is caused by bacteria, chronic prostatitis may occur with or follow:.Acute prostatitis Epididymitis Urinary tract infection Urethritis.
Prostatitis
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, a common condition in adult males. Often caused by infection, prostatitis may develop rapidly( acute) or slowly( chronic).
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Erectile dysfunction(ED) may be defined as the consistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient to permit satisfactory sexual intercourse.
Torsion of Testes
Testicular torsion is the twisting of the spermatic cord, which cuts off the blood supply to the testicle and surrounding structures within the scrotum.
Varicocele
A varicocele is a widening of the veins along the cord that holds up a man''s testicles(spermatic cord).
Non Bacterial Prostatitis
Nonbacterial prostatitis is swelling and irritation(inflammation) of the prostate gland with no known cause.There are many theories about the cause of nonbacterial prostatitis, including:.
Orchitis
Orchitis is swelling(inflammation) of one or both of the testicles.Orchitis may be caused by an infection from many different types of bacteria and viruses.

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