Men, discontinue ED drugs before surgery

Men, discontinue ED drugs before surgery

The reason it is important for a man to be honest in his use of these drugs is that erectile dysfunction medications contain nitric oxide, which opens blood vessels and relaxes muscles.  When they are combined with anesthesia and other medications used during surgery, there is the risk of a man’s blood pressure becoming dangerously low. 

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When a man’s sex drive suffers

When a man’s sex drive suffers

Loss of libido in men puts more strain on a marriage than just about any other sexual dysfunction. Around 31 percent of men and up to 43 percent of women will experience some sort of sexual problem with low sex drive being one of the trickier ones to solve. 

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Do herbs help or harm erectile dysfunction?

Do herbs help or harm erectile dysfunction?

Here are herbal supplements that have been used to treat ED – some have been used for centuries.  As with any herbal supplement, a man should always consult with his doctor before taking these as some do have negative interactions with other medications.

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7 habits of healthy men

7 habits of healthy men

Men live on average about five years less than a woman.  There are a multitude of factors affecting this ranging from being higher risk-takers to working physically taxing jobs putting a lot strain on their bodies. 

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5 facts men should know about PSA

5 facts men should know about PSA

Since prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men after skin cancer, men would be wise to know certain facts about prostate specific antigen or the PSA test. PSA is a protein produced by the prostate gland and is found in the blood.  The blood sample taken is used to monitor the level of PSA being produced by the prostate. 

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6 ways to achieve superior sperm health

6 ways to achieve superior sperm health

When a healthy adult male has sex, he can release between 40 million to 1.2 billion sperm cells in a single ejaculation. That is a lot of sperm to have to keep healthy in order to be successful in regards to reproduction.  But if a man experiences reproductive issues then it may cause him to pause and consider the fact that maybe his sperm is not quite up to par. 

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Testosterone and Your Impulses

Testosterone and Your Impulses

It's a time-worn trope of TV and film: the macho, impulsive Man of Action who shoots first, asks questions later and lets the chips fall where they may. It turns out that there may be some science to go along with all that shooting-from-the-hip in the movies.

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Reasons for breast enlargement in men

Reasons for breast enlargement in men

There can be several conditions blocking the effect of testosterone or increasing the level of estrogen.  Here are situations that can result in upsetting the hormonal balance causing gynecomastia in men:

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