Over the years, people have made many jokes regarding men being afraid of going to the doctor. Although there is a lot of data to support these claims, it’s essential to understand their reasoning. Knowing why many men hesitate to go for a check-up can help their loved ones be more compassionate toward them, which …
Pain in your scrotum can be debilitating and make daily activities a challenge. You may think the pain means you’ve pulled a muscle in the area. But sometimes, this issue is more than what it seems. Prolonged pain in your scrotal area may be related to Varicoceles. Here are some signs to look for if …
Varicocele Embolization A varicocele is a varicose vein of the testicle and scrotum that may cause pain, infertility in men, and possibly lead to testicular atrophy (shrinkage of the testicles). It is a condition that affects approximately 10 percent of men. In healthy veins within the scrotum, one-way valves allow blood to flow from …
Prostate Artery Embolization Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Men suffering from urinary frequency, the frequency at night (nocturia), urinary retention, blood in the urine (hematuria), weak stream, difficulty going, and/or starting and stopping urination could potentially benefit …
