Interesting Facts about Sexual Medicine

Frenulotomy is a surgical procedure in which a shortened band (frenulum) is cut to improve the mobility of the connected organ. This procedure is used…

A frenulum tear refers to the tearing of the frenulum, a small tissue structure that connects the foreskin to the underside of the glans. A tear of…

Frequent urination, also known as pollakiuria, can be very stressful for those affected. The constant search for a toilet and having to get up at…

A fungal infection, also called candidiasis, is usually caused by the yeast Candida albicans. This infection can affect various body areas, including…

Genital herpes, also known as genital herpes, is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of the…

Glucosuria refers to the presence of glucose (sugar) in the urine. Normally, glucose is completely reabsorbed from the primary urine into the blood by…

Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in the area of the rectum or anus that can lead to pain, itching, and bleeding. These veins are normally present…

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system and weakens the body's ability to fight infections and diseases.…

Hypogonadism is a condition in which the testes (in men) or the ovaries (in women) do not produce enough sex hormones. In men, this leads to a…

Hypospadias is a congenital malformation of the penis, where the urethra does not open at the tip of the glans but further down the shaft of the penis…

Infertility refers to the inability to achieve a pregnancy naturally despite having regular, unprotected sexual intercourse for a period of at least…

A kidney injury, also called renal trauma, is a serious injury to the kidney caused by external force such as traffic accidents, falls, or sports…

Kidney pain and kidney stones are common complaints that affect the urinary system. Kidney stones form when minerals and salts in the urine accumulate…

A kidney tumor, also known as kidney cancer, is a malignant growth in the kidney cells. Although it is rare, it accounts for around 1-2% of all…

Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic disorder in which boys are born with an extra X chromosome, resulting in a chromosome set of 47,XXY. This genetic…

A floating kidney, also called nephroptosis, is a condition in which one or both kidneys descend from their normal position in the abdominal cavity…

Leukocytospermia, also known as pyospermia, is a condition in which there is an increased number of white blood cells (leukocytes) in the ejaculate.…

Lichen sclerosus is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease that primarily affects the genital and anal regions, but can also affect other areas of the…

The male change, also known as andropause, is a phase of hormonal changes that typically affects men from middle age onwards. Unlike menopause in…

Meatal stenosis, also known as meatus stenosis, is a narrowing of the urethral opening (meatus) that can make urination difficult and painful. This…

Necrozoospermia is a condition in which a large portion or the majority of sperm in the ejaculate are dead or immobile. This significantly impairs…