Men's Health Medical Reference

Xyosted is an injectable form of testosterone. Here’s how it treats low testosterone levels.

Jelqing is a penis stretching exercise that involves massaging and stretching the penis tissues in an unproven attempt to lengthen the penis.

Paraphimosis is a dangerous condition where your foreskin gets stuck behind the head of your penis and can’t be put back into place.

Learn about VEXAS syndrome symptoms and treatments, and how doctors diagnose this autoinflammatory syndrome.

Peyronie’s disease, a condition that results in curved and painful erections, can get better with treatment. Here are the doctors to see to get care.

Think you have Peyronie’s disease? WebMD explains what your doctor might ask you.

After your doctor tells you that you have Peyronie’s disease, you may have some questions. Read more to learn important things to ask your specialist.

Here’s what to expect at your doctor visit when you have Peyronie’s disease so you can be comfortable and get answers.

With Peyronie’s disease, you’ll want to find a doctor who focuses on your specific needs. Learn more about finding the right specialist.

Before your Peyronie’s disease appointment, it’s important to gather a few things. Learn about the things you do to prepare.

Learn all about sperm production and discover what sperm is made of, how many are made, and how to produce healthier sperm.

Find out what you need to know about the average penis size and discover the factors that influence it.

Are you curious about the effects of supplements on prostate health? Find out all you need to know about how vitamins affect your prostate here.

An appendix testis torsion refers to the twisting of tissue in the scrotum. Learn more about what causes this condition and how it's treated.

Find out what you need to know about your seminal vesicles and the role they play in sex and reproduction.

Learn about the causes of yellow semen and how it may affect your health.

A micropenis refers to a penis that’s much smaller than average. They’re caused by hormonal or genetic factors. Learn more about the rare condition.

Pre-ejaculate, also called pre-cum, is released from the penis when excited. Learn about its functions and risk of pregnancy.

What are scrotal masses? Are they related to cancer, or is it just swelling? Learn about scrotal masses and when you should be concerned.

Find out what you need to know about morning wood. Discover the pros, cons, risks, and benefits, and how it may affect health.

Corpora cavernosa are the spongy tissue in your penis or vagina. Learn about what these do, disorders that affect them, and treatment options for them today.

Retrograde ejaculation is when sperm shoots into your bladder. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition.

The Adam’s apple is formed by a variety of cartilages working together in the throat to help you breathe and speak. Find out what you need to know about your Adam’s apple.

During a partial circumcision, only a portion of the foreskin that covers the head of the penis is removed. Read on to learn more about this procedure and why it's performed.

Many men have problems during sex, ranging from lack of desire to erection issues. Learn more about what causes male sexual problems and what you can do about them.

Learn home remedies and medical treatments to help ease your erectile dysfunction symptoms and speed up your recovery.

Learn home remedies and medical treatments to help ease your enlarged prostate symptoms and speed up your recovery.

Exercise can help you with erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. Learn a few of the best exercises, how to get started, and how to monitor your progress.

Exercising can help you lose fat and increase the size of your pectoral muscles, reducing the appearance of gynecomastia. Learn the best exercises for gynecomastia, how to get started, and how to strengthen your pectorals.

A low free PSA level can be a sign that you’re at higher risk for prostate cancer. Find out what it is and how it’s measured.

Although urinary tract infections (UTIs) are more common in women, men can get them, too. Find out what causes UTIs in men, how they’re diagnosed, what the treatments are, and what you can do to help prevent them.

Prostate massage might offer help for prostatitis and other health conditions. Here's what you need to know.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Prostatitis, an inflamed and painful prostate gland, is a common condition. Learn some of the causes, symptoms and treatment 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.

Your penis and testicles change in size, appearance, and sexual 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.

Klinefelter syndrome, also known as XXY syndrome, is a condition in boys and men that’s caused by an extra X chromosome. It can affect physical and mental development.

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

Phimosis can happen to uncircumcised and partially circumcised men. It's preventable and can be completely resolved with treatment.