These include conditions affecting sexual function.
Others may experience ED initially but see it gradually improve over time.
PD can occur at any age, although it primarily affects those between the ages of 45 and 60.
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Race is not a factor.
There are no sure-fire remedies for PD.
For people with severe penile deformity, a surgery called theNesbit proceduremay be used as a last resort.
Excision and grafting is another surgical technique that may be performed.
Penile Cancer
Penile canceris a relatively rare form of cancer affecting the penis.
Smoking is also a risk factor.
Penile cancer is definitely diagnosed with abiopsy.
Depending on thestage and gradeof cancer, treatment may involve surgery,radiation therapy,chemotherapy, orbiological drugs.
Urethral Defects
Theurethrais the tube through which urine is channeled from thebladderand exits the body.
In addition to passing urine, the urethra is the vessel through whichsemenis ejaculated during sex.
Hypospadias can also cause a characteristic downward curve of the penis (called chordee).
Epispadias is a far more rare and serious defect than hypospadias, affecting one of every 100,000 male births.
Reconstructive surgery is key to normalizing urinary and sexual function.
On the flip side, phimosis cancausebalanitis.
Treatment options includetopical steroid creamsto reduce inflammation and make retraction easier.
This is a urological emergency.
Otherwise, dorsal slit or circumcision may be required.
Penile infections and physical trauma to the penis can also lead to paraphimosis.
Balanitis
Balanitisis the inflammation of the head of the penis.
When the foreskin is involved, it is referred to as balanoposthitis.
Balanitis and balanoposthitis occur primarily in people withuncircumcised penises.
Balanitis is most common in people over 40 but can also affect children, albeit uncommonly.
In some cases, oral antibiotics for people with recurrent or severe balanoposthitis,circumcisionmay be recommended.
The penis is also vulnerable to infections acquired during sex, some of which can be serious.
This is not always the case.
Ejaculation Dysfunction
Ejaculation is the discharge of semen as the result of anorgasm.
Even though certain urological conditions are relatively common, it is important not to ignore them.
In some cases, an investigation may reveal a more serious underlying condition that can be treated or controlled.
Early diagnosis and treatment almost invariably afford better outcomes than holding off.
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