Antidepressants and psychiatric medications play a vital role in managing various mental health conditions, improving the quality of life for countless individuals. However, these medications are not without their challenges. One of the notable side effects that can significantly impact a person’s well-being is their potential negative effects on erectile function. This side effect can...
Chronic Prostatitis and Massage Therapy
Prostate massage is a therapeutic technique occasionally used in the management of chronic prostatitis (CP), particularly chronic bacterial prostatitis. It involves the gentle massaging of the prostate gland by a qualified healthcare provider to express prostatic fluid, aid in diagnosis, and potentially remove bacteria from the gland. While it may have a role in specific...
Treatment of Peyronie’s Disease with ESWT
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment approach that has been explored for Peyronie’s disease (PD) , a condition characterized by the development of fibrous plaques or scar tissue in the penis. These plaques can cause penile curvature, pain, and difficulties with erections. ESWT involves the use of high-energy shockwaves to target and break...
Bladder Wall Thickening: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Bladder wall thickening (BWT) is a radiological finding that pertains to an abnormal increase in the thickness of the bladder’s muscular and/or lining layers. It is often detected through medical imaging techniques, such as ultrasound, CT scans, or MRI. While bladder wall thickening itself is not a diagnosis, it serves as a significant clinical indicator...
Is Sexual Satisfaction Possible with a Penile Prosthesis Implantation?
The satisfaction rate with penile prosthesis, also known as penile implants, can vary depending on several factors, including the type of implant, the surgical technique used, the patient’s expectations, and the surgeon’s experience. Overall, many studies have shown that penile implants are an effective and reliable treatment option for erectile dysfunction (ED) when other treatments,...
Is it Possible Changing Malleable Penile Prosthesis with Inflatable Prosthesis or Vice Versa?
Penile prosthesis surgery is the last option for people with erection problems (erectile dysfunction, ED, impotence) that do not respond to existing treatments. There are two types of penile prostheses: inflatable and one-piece. Sometimes it may be necessary to replace these prostheses with another type due to medical reasons and sometimes depending on the patient’s...
Artificial Urinary Sphincter, Complications and Treatment
An artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) is a medical device used to treat urinary incontinence in individuals, typically those who have had surgery or experienced trauma that has damaged the natural urinary sphincter. The urinary sphincter is a muscle that controls the release of urine from the bladder into the urethra and out of the body....
Advantages and Disadvantages of Malleable Penile Prosthesis
A penile prosthesis, also known as a penile implant, is a medical device surgically implanted into the penis of a man who is experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED) or other conditions that prevent him from achieving or maintaining a satisfactory erection. The purpose of a penile prosthesis is to enable the individual to have erections suitable...
P-Shot Treatment – Erectile Insufficiency and PRP Treatment
The P-Shot Treatment, or Priapus Shot, is a medical treatment aimed at addressing sexual dysfunction and enhancing sexual performance in men. This treatment has gained popularity as a potential solution for issues like erectile dysfunction (ED) or sexual performance problems. The primary component of P-Shot treatment involves injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) derived from the patient’s...
Obesity (Overweight) Causes Erectile Dysfunction
Nowadays, erection problem (erectile dysfunction, ED, erectile dysfunction) is one of the most common problems. ED is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for a normal sexual intercourse. It occurs in varying degrees. There are many causes of erectile dysfunction. One of these is excess weight, that is, obesity. In this article,...