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- Penis health: Identify and prevent problems - Mayo Clinic
Penis health is an important part of your health It's more than the ability to get and keep an erection, ejaculate and reproduce Penis problems can be a sign of another health condition Ongoing health issues affecting your penis also can affect other areas of your life They can cause stress, relationship problems or low self-confidence
- Peyronies disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview Peyronie's (pay-roe-NEEZ) disease is a condition in which fibrous scar tissue forms in the deeper tissues under the skin of the penis This causes curved, painful erections It also can make the penis shorter while erect Peyronie's disease is not caused by cancer Penises vary in shape and size So having a curved erection isn't always a cause for concern But Peyronie's disease
- Peyronies disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
The penis is straightened, and the excess tissue on what had been the outer side of the curve is cinched together by placing a series of stitches or "tucks " The final penile length will depend on the length of the shorter side — the side with the scarring from Peyronie's disease
- Hypospadias - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Hypospadias is a condition in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis instead of at the tip The location of the opening can vary and can be anywhere from underneath the tip of the penis (more common) to the base of the penis (less common)
- Yeast infection in men: How can I tell if I have one?
When this infection occurs in men, it can cause swelling of the penis called balanitis Learn what signs and symptoms to watch for
- Plication of the penis - Mayo Clinic
During plication of the penis, an artificial erection is created from either injection of a saltwater solution or selected medications The outer skin of the penis is pulled back The penis is straightened, and the excess tissue on what had been the outer side of the curve is cinched together by placing a series of stitches or "tucks " The final penile length will depend on the length of the
- Urethral stricture - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Diagnosis To make a diagnosis, a member of your health care team will ask about your symptoms and your medical history and do an exam Tests that can help find where the stricture is, how long it is and what's causing it might include: Urine tests These look for infection, blood or cancer in the urine Urinary flow test This measures the urine flow and how strong it is Urethral ultrasound
- Prostatitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Pain or discomfort of the penis or testicles Painful ejaculation Fever, chills, muscle aches and other flu-like symptoms with acute bacterial prostatitis When to see a doctor Several conditions can cause symptoms like those of prostatitis Get a diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible Get care right away if you: Are not able to pass urine
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