Priapism is the term used to describe a pathological permanent erection of the male member that lasts for more than two hours and is usually painful. Priapism occurs regardless of sexual arousal; orgasm and/or ejaculation do not occur in this condition. What is priapism? Sometimes an initially normal erection of the penis does not subside … Priapism: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The active ingredient sildenafil has been marketed since 1998 by the American pharmaceutical company Pfitzer under the well-known brand name Viagra as a drug for erectile dysfunction. Sildenafil is also a component of various generic drugs and has been used since 2006 under the name Revatio as a treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension. What is … Sildenafil: Effects, Uses & Risks
The spurting duct, also called the ductus ejaculatorius, is a paired structure of the male reproductive organ. The ducts pass through the prostate and open into the urethra. The squirt ducts transport semen into the urethra of the penis, from where it passes out of the body. What is the squirting canal? On each side … Spray Channel: Structure, Function & Diseases
Congenital penile curvature is a form of the so-called penile deviations, in which the male member has deformities of varying degrees. Penile curvature] beyond the normal degree may be congenital or acquired through injury and requires treatment only in some cases. Congenital penile curvature should be distinguished from acquired penile curvature (IPP). What is congenital … Congenital Penile Curvature: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The active substance vardenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (“male impotence”). The drug belongs to the class of drugs known as phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDE inhibitors). When sexually stimulated, vardenafil increases blood flow to the penis, which usually causes an erection. What is vardenafil? The active ingredient vardenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (“male … Vardenafil: Effects, Uses & Risks
Apomorphine‘s similarity to dopamine, a neurotransmitter produced naturally in the body, makes it one of the most effective dopamine mimics available to medicine and pharmacy today. Formerly used primarily as an emetic, apomorphine now serves a broader range of actions in a variety of indication settings. What is apomorphine? The agent receives its most common … Apomorphine: Effects, Uses & Risks
The penis ends in the glans penis – the glans. The transition is formed between the body of the penis and the glans by the furrow (sulcus coronarius). The glans itself contains in its body a continuation of the corpus spongiosum glandis, the urethral corpus cavernosum. The latter is also responsible for the shape of … Glans Penis: Structure, Function & Diseases
Finasteride belongs to the synthetic steroids and is used to treat hereditary hair loss in men, as well as prostatic hyperplasia. What is finasteride? Finasteride belongs to the synthetic steroids and is used, for example, to treat hereditary hair loss in men. Finasteride is a drug that was originally developed to treat benign enlargement of … Finasteride: Effects, Uses & Risks
In our linguistic usage, the term alcohol usually means ethanol. This alcohol is produced by the natural fermentation of sugar. In 1857, Luis Pasteur discovered that this is a metabolic product of microorganisms. Alcohol is a colorless and burning-tasting liquid that is lighter than water and evaporates at about 78 degrees Celsius. Alcohol is highly … Alcohol: Intolerance & Allergy
Sleep apnea is when breathing stops during nighttime sleep. Therefore, it can also be referred to as sleep apnea syndrome, in which a narrowing of the upper airway occurs. In addition, the cause may also be a malfunction or disorder of the respiratory muscles. Sometimes other diseases (e.g., heart failure) are also responsible for sleep … Sleep Apnea: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Circumcision, or male circumcision, is the complete or partial removal of the foreskin of the male member. Very common worldwide and usually performed in childhood, circumcision of the foreskin is usually performed for religious or cultural reasons. However, there are also medical reasons for circumcision in adolescents or adults. What is circumcision? Circumcision, or male … Circumcision: Treatment, Effect & Risks
The penile foreskin is a piece of tissue that surrounds the glans of the male penis, protecting it. This piece of tissue is movable. Especially religiously motivated and thus not medically indicated circumcisions of the foreskin are in great criticism. What is the penile foreskin? The foreskin of the penis, called the prepuce in medicine, … Penile Foreskin: Structure, Function & Diseases
