Phimosis is a condition where the foreskin on an uncircumcised penis will not retract. For children, this is normal. Effective retraction does not occur until a male becomes older, for most between the ages of 5 to 18. Scar tissue can form that...
Unnecessary Circumcision By George C. Denniston, MD, MPH In recent years, the debate on circumcision has been conducted on a relatively low plane, with proponents arguing that circumcision may prevent some rare conditions. Opponents of...
Men with penis problems usually only seek medical attention if they have painful erections and/or difficulty with intercourse. However, there are five other conditions believed to be common in most males. Peyronie's Disease The most...
Male circumcision is a surgical procedure to cut away the foreskin of a boy's penis and expose the glans, or the head of the penis. Circumcision usually happens in the first day or two of a child's life and comes with few, if any, complications....
Cancer of the penis is extremely rare in the United States, affecting only about 1,500 men each year, or about 1 in every 100,000 men. The penile cancer rate is much higher among men in India and some South American countries, where circumcision...
Soon-to-be parents of boys face a big decision: to circumcise or not to circumcise. The procedure has medical disadvantages and disadvantages. Religion guides the decision-making for some, but for others, the final determination generally boils...
When it comes to rare cancers, few are rarer than penile cancer. Each year, more cases of breast cancer in men will be reported than those of penile cancer. Only one or two in every 100,000 men will get penile cancer. This is a cancer of the...
A urinary tract infection, also called a UTI, occurs when bacteria develops inside the bladder, kidneys, ureters or urethra. Children of any age can develop an infection in the urinary tract. Kids Health.org states that eight percent of girls and...
In a circumcision, an infant's foreskin is surgically removed from his penis. Performed for religious, social or cultural reasons, the procedure is often performed shortly after birth. Because it is a surgical procedure, a circumcised infant has a...
Circumcision Opinions from Readers The following was sent to me; it does not necessarily reflect the opinions of this site. I would like to make some comments about your circumcision article, as it seems quite biased in favor of circumcision....
Balantis is a condition that causes the tip of the penis to become inflamed and is most common in uncircumsized men, who may also develop inflammation of the foreskin, MedlinePlus reports. It can cause a rash, pain and a foul-smelling discharge....
The prostate gland produces male semen. It surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. While it lies in close proximity to the urinary system, it is actually an integral part of the reproductive...
Circumcision is a surgery to remove the foreskin from the penis. It is an elective procedure performed on the majority of newborn males in the United States. It is usually done in the first two days of life but can be performed at any age. Side...
Between 150 and 200 species of Candida yeast exist, although few cause symptoms in people. Candida albicans is a species that can become virulent, mainly in people who have compromised immune function, an imbalance in their flora and fauna, or an...
Genital thrush is a medical condition resulting from a fungal infection caused by the overproduction of a type of yeast called Candida. This condition, also called a yeast infection or candidiasis, most frequently occurs in women and can cause a...
Candida albicans is a yeast that occurs naturally in the body. The body's natural defenses normally keep yeast in check but, if there is an imbalance, the yeast can grow out of control. Candida thrives in warm, moist places such as the vagina, the...
Balanitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the tissues of the penis, particularly in the head and foreskin. This painful condition is typically caused by infection or use of harsh soaps, according to the University of Maryland...
Penile cancer is cancer of the male reproductive organ, the penis. It is a rare cancer, affecting only about one in 100,000 men in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Once penile cancer is diagnosed and staged, treatment...
An essential structural component of the male reproductive system, the penis serves as a functional element in delivering the male reproductive cells called sperm into the female during sexual intercourse. Any abnormalities to the body of the...
Personal hygiene encompasses all of the daily routines that help keep your body clean. This includes regular healthy habits of brushing your teeth, washing your hair, washing your hands, cleaning your body with soap and water, wearing deodorant...
What is Circumcision? Circumcision is a procedure in which the foreskin--the sheath of tissue covering the head of the penis--is removed. Circumcision is usually done within days after birth. Parental consent must be obtained before the procedure...
A circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis. Attitudes about circumcision vary among cultures and religions traditions; however, because it is not considered medically necessary as of 2011, circumcision is deemed an...
Candida albicans is the most common fungal species that affects human health, especially those who have weakened immunity, poor hygiene, imbalanced biochemistry, and/or disrupted flora and fauna, as noted in "Fungal Infection - Diagnosis and...
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin disease commonly found in the ano-genital area (anus and genitalia); however, lichen sclerosus can affect the skin anywhere, including the mouth. It is more common in postmenopausal women, but can...
Defining your penis pain is the first step in identifying the cause. There can be many different types of penis pain. Penis pain can be internal or external. It can be concentrated in one area or throughout the penis. It can be dull or sharp,...
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, can be divided into upper tract and lower tract infections. An example of an upper UTI is pyelonephritis, in which the kidney becomes infected and inflamed. In cystitis, a lower UTI, the bladder becomes...
Herpes is the common name for the disease that results from infection with a herpes simplex virus (HPV). According to "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine," the herpes virus, which includes two types: HPV1 or HPV2, causes several kinds of...
Herpes is the common name for infection with one or both types of the herpes simplex virus. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the first symptoms of herpes develop two to 20 days after a person acquires the disease. Some symptoms...
Diabetes affects the level of blood glucose, the main source of fuel for cells, in the bloodstream. Diabetes may destroy insulin-producing cells in the pancreas that decrease the level of available blood glucose, or diabetes may cause the cells to...
Penile cancer refers to a cancerous growth on the penis usually originating in the glands (head) or foreskin. Learn more about penile cancer, including symptoms and treatments, in this health video.
