Andrologist
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Testosterone and Testosterone deficiency syndrome
What is testosterone ? Testosterone is the male hormone which helps in the physical, sexual and psychological well being of the person. What is the role of testosterone hormone in male body ? Testosterone helps in development of male secondary characters at puberty such as growth of facial hairs, penis and testes enlargement, deepening of Continue reading
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Ten signs and symptoms of low testosterone levels in adults
Sexual symptoms – Most prominent symptom, Decreased erections, loss of erectile function (erectile dysfunction), decreased semen volume, decreased frequency of ejaculations Hair loss Cognitive symptoms – Low mood, low sexual desire, memory impairement, sleep disturbances, concentration difficulties, decreased motivation Reduced muscle mass, increase in body fat Decreased physical strength/activity, decreased energy Increased risk of heart Continue reading
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Short Frenulum (Tight Frenulum, Frenulum Breve)
What is frenulum ? Frenulum is the elastic fold of skin that joins the underside of the glans of the penis with the inner surface of the foreskin. What are risks of having short frenulum ? A short frenulum (also called frenulum breve) is when the frenulum is so short in length that there is restriction in free and Continue reading
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Tight foreskin/Phimosis – causes, symptoms and treatment
What is phimosis ? Phimosis is inability to completely retract the prepuce, otherwise called foreskin. This inability to retract is physiological and normal in children upto 3-4 years of age. Read how phimosis is different from short frenulum Short Frenulum (Tight Frenulum, Frenulum Breve) What are the causes of phimosis ? It can be congenital (present Continue reading
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NOCTURIA- is it sign of prostate disease in men ?
Global Polyuria – Patient passes more urine during day time as well. Causes include uncontrolled blood sugars, diabetes insipidus (lack of vasopressin hormone). Nocturnal polyuria – patient passes more urine only during night-time. Various reasons for increased urine output at night include congestive cardiac failure, varicose veins, sleep apnea, swelling lower limbs, drinking lot of Continue reading
Dr Varinder Attri - Urologist, Andrologist and Laparoscopic surgeon 