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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
- 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)
- Penis before and after circumcision - Mayo Clinic
Before circumcision, the foreskin covers the tip of the penis (glans) After circumcision, the tip of the penis is exposed
- 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
- Genital herpes - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) The herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes genital herpes Genital herpes can often be spread by skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity Some people infected with the virus may have very mild symptoms or no symptoms They can still able to spread the virus Other people have pain, itching and sores around the genitals
- 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
- 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
- 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
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