According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 13 million Americans become infected with human papillomavirus, or HPV, each year. The CDC also estimates that every sexually active adult will contract HPV at some point in their lives.
While talking to a doctor about your symptoms may seem embarrassing, overdoing it on Kegels probably isn’t the answer. You don’t have to put up with pelvic floor dysfunction no matter what your age or gender – there is help and hope if you are struggling.
Undergoing cancer treatment can be a long and difficult journey that can affect every aspect of your body. Radiation therapy for prostate cancer can often cause gastrointestinal problems and other issues that affect your diet and appetite.
Question: Hi! I'm a 16-year-old boy, and yesterday, after riding my bike, I discovered one of my testicles had twisted. I tried the usual method, and it twisted back 180 degrees. But I don't think it's in the right position yet. If it's twisted 360 degrees, could it happen without any pain? Answered by Pediatric Urologist John Makari, MD, FAAP, FACS.
While most sexually transmitted infections are transmitted through blood, vaginal secretions and semen, there are some that can also be contracted via contact with saliva and the mucous membranes in the mouth.
Does the size of an erection decrease with age? And is it okay that my erection isn’t as strong anymore?
Answer by urologist Chris Deibert, MD, MPH
Erectile dysfunction increases with age. Although men at any age may experience ED, aging plays an important role.
For each decade of age, about that percentage of men will have some amount of erectile dysfunction. So, in your 70s, about 70% of men will have some amount of ED.