Cryptorchidism is a situation in which the baby’s testicles do not descend into the scrotum, remaining in the abdominal region, which can increase the risk of hernias, torsion and testicular cancer. Normally, the testicles descend into the scrotum in the last months of pregnancy, and this can also happen up to 6 months of age. […]
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Orchitis is an inflammation that can affect one or both testicles and can be caused by a blow, twisting of the testicle or a bacterial or viral infection, and is most often related to the mumps virus. Orchitis can be classified as acute or chronic according to the evolution of symptoms: Acute orchitisin which […]
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Andropause is a situation characterized by a decrease in testosterone production by men, which usually happens around the age of 50. Andropause is popularly known as men’s menopause. The decrease in testosterone levels causes symptoms similar to those of menopause to appear in women, such as mood changes, decreased libido and excessive tiredness. Although andropause […]
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Testicular torsion is an emergency situation in which the testicle twists around the spermatic cord, reducing blood circulation and can cause serious injuries if not identified and treated quickly. Although uncommon, testicular torsion is most common in babies under two years of age or children between the ages of 12 and 18. The main symptom […]
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Phalloplasty is a plastic surgery on the penis that allows to increase the size of the penis or its thickness, being indicated in cases of micropenis or for men over 18 years old and with a normal penis size, but who have discomfort with the size of their penis. genital organ, helping to improve the […]
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Spermatogenesis is the process of creating sperm, which are the male structures responsible for fertilizing the egg. The process of spermatogenesis begins around the age of 13 and continues throughout life, decreasing in old age. It is a daily process, in which thousands of sperm are produced, which are stored in the epididymis after being […]
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There are two main types of surgeries that help increase the size of the penis, one to increase the length and the other to increase the width, however it is worth remembering that neither of them is recommended and recognized by the Brazilian Society of Urology. Furthermore, this type of surgery usually does not bring […]
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Amputation of the penis, also known scientifically as penectomy or phallectomy, occurs when the male sexual organ is removed completely, known as total, or when only a portion is removed, known as partial. Although this type of surgery is more common in cases of penile cancer, it may also be necessary after accidents, traumas and […]
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Varicocele is a dilation of the veins in the testicles that causes blood to accumulate, leading to symptoms such as pain, a feeling of heaviness and swelling in the area. Normally, it is more common in the left testicle, but it can appear on either side, and can even affect both testicles at the same […]
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Beard implantation is a procedure that involves removing hair from the scalp and placing it on the area of the face, where the beard grows. Generally, beard implants are recommended for men who have little hair in their beard for genetic reasons or due to an accident, such as a burn to the face. To […]
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