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Living wills and advance directives for medical decisions
Living wills and other advance directives describe your treatment preferences in end-of-life situations when you can't speak for yourself.
Prostate cancer prevention: Ways to reduce your risk
Choose a healthy diet and add exercise to your daily routine in order to reduce your risk of prostate cancer. Learn more about prostate cancer prevention.
Groin pain (male)
Learn more about the causes and symptoms of this type of pain. Also find out how you can treat it at home and when to get a checkup.
Epididymitis
This inflammation of the coiled tube at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm is usually caused by a bacterial infection.
Penile implants
Explore your choices and learn what to expect from penile implant surgery.
Prostate laser surgery
Prostate laser surgery — Overview covers the risks and results of this treatment to relieve symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate.
Transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT)
Learn about this minimally invasive procedure for treating an enlarged prostate, including how it's done and possible risks and benefits.
Klinefelter syndrome
This genetic disorder occurs when a male is born with an extra copy of the X chromosome and may result in low testosterone production and infertility.
Eating the placenta: A good idea?
Despite claims of benefits, eating the placenta after giving birth can be harmful.
Low sperm count
Having a low sperm count can make conceiving a child difficult, but not necessarily impossible. Learn about possible causes and treatment.
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