Men's Health Medical Reference

Sometimes a vein over your testicle can swell. Though it's harmless, this condition -- called varicocele -- can be painful.

If you have BPH, there are things you can do on your own to improve your symptoms and make urinating easier.

If you have groin pain, you shouldn’t just shrug it off. Some conditions need a doctor’s care. Here are 10 reasons why you may be hurting.

Transurethral resection of the prostate, or TURP, is an effective treatment to relieve BPH symptoms and improve urinary flow.

Finishing too soon in the bedroom can be a frustrating problem -- for you and your partner. Here’s what premature ejaculation is and how you can last longer between the sheets.

If you have an itchy rash, “down south,” it could be jock itch. Here’s what you need to do to treat and prevent it.

Doctors agree that men should routinely perform a testicular self-examination. Learn about how often you should do it, how to do it properly, and spot warning signs that may warrant a visit to a physician.

A testicular ultrasound lets your doctor find the cause of pain and inflammation in your testicles.

Testicular torsion is a medical emergency. Learn what causes your testicle to twist, and why you need to treat this condition right away.

A spermatocele is a fluid-filled cyst that grows near the testicles. Learn the symptoms and treatments of this common condition.

Prostate cancer kills thousands of men each year, though for most it often causes no problems or is easily treated. A prostate biopsy can be an important part of diagnosis and treatment.

If you have an inflamed prostate gland, you’ll likely need to rely on more than one treatment to feel better.

An inflamed or infected prostate gland can be painful. A few easy lifestyle changes may keep this from happening to you.

Many young and middle-aged men have prostatitis, an inflamed and painful prostate gland. Learn some of the causes of this condition.

Yes, yeast infections are common in women. But men can get them, too. Find out how it happens and how these infections are treated.

When a man’s breasts swell, a hormone imbalance may be the cause. Learn more about gynecomastia and how it’s treated.

How do your sex organs change in size, appearance and function with age?

The epididymis -- a long, coiled tube at the back of each testicle -- can get inflamed. That’s called epididymitis. Learn what causes it, the symptoms, and how it’s treated.

WebMD explains researchers' efforts to find out if testosterone supplements can head off heart trouble.

Learn all about Balanitis, the penis tip and foreskin condition.

WebMD explains two penis conditions: Phimosis and paraphimosis. They can happen to uncircumcised and partially circumcised men. They’re preventable and can be completely resolved with treatment.

What are the essential screening tests for men ages 40, 50, and 60 ? WebMD pushes you to get to your doctor so you can track -- and take care of -- any potential health condition.

Keep going strong. Find out what you can do when your energy as low and learn when it might be time to see your doctor.

WebMD answers your questions about Peyronie’s disease and its causes and treatments.

Answers to your questions about Peyronie’s disease treatments.