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You asked, we answered: Why do I get up to pee every night?
Question: I wake up every night at the same time and have to pee. Is this normal? Answered by certified family medicine nurse practitioner Nancy Childe, APRN-NP.
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You asked, we answered: Can patients with cancer have sex?
Question: Is it safe to have sex when you have multiple myeloma and bone lesions in your pelvic bones? Answered by hematology oncologist and multiple myeloma specialist Tanya Wildes, MD.
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How to do a testicular self-examination
It is important to be familiar with yourself, especially for young men between 15 and 34 years old, to understand if you have a testis tumor.
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Is delayed ejaculation normal?
Two of the most common problems regarding ejaculation, specifically, are premature and delayed ejaculation.
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Microplastics in human testicles: What does it mean for male fertility?
Recent studies have found that one tiny culprit – microplastics – may be a large part of our world’s growing male infertility.
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The effect of cancer on erectile dysfunction
Prostate, bladder, uterine, cervical, ovarian, and colorectal cancers all have a higher chance of negatively affecting ED and both male and female sexual functions.
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How does weight affect fertility?
Most people understand that having extra weight can harm their overall health. Still, you may not know that being overweight or obese can also have an adverse impact on fertility for both men and women.
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You asked, we answered: What are the small white bumps in my genital area?
Question: After shaving I saw a really small white-like bumps. Can you tell me what’s going on? It has me really paranoid. Answer from Danielle Hicks, APRN-NP, Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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You asked, we answered: What diet is suitable after radiation of prostate cancer?
Radiation therapy for prostate cancer can often cause gastrointestinal problems and other issues that affect your diet and appetite.
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Advancing Health webinar: Infertility - where to start?
Join OB-GYN Melissa Ann Mathes, MD, as she discusses coping with the emotional stress of infertility and the next steps.
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