Executive summary Sexual dysfunction is a common, under-recognized complication of diabetes that significantly reduces quality of life. Men with diabetes are more likely to experience erectile dysfunction (ED), decreased libido, ejaculatory problems and lower overall sexual satisfaction. Mechanisms are multifactorial — vascular disease, neuropathy, endocrine changes (hypogonadism), psychosocial factors and medication effects all contribute.
Sexual and Urological Problems in Diabetes: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder affecting millions worldwide. Beyond its well-known complications such as neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy, diabetes significantly impacts sexual and urological health. These complications can severely affect the quality of life and require a multidisciplinary approach for effective management.
Executive Summary Vasectomy is a reliable, long-term method of male contraception, but life plans can change. The natural question many men ask later is: “Is vasectomy reversible—and will I be fertile again?” In most cases, yes—vasectomy can be reversed through microsurgical procedures that reconnect the reproductive tract. Success depends on several factors: time since vasectomy, … Read more
Short summary (for clinicians and patients): Spinach is a high-oxalate food and can raise urinary oxalate if eaten in large amounts, but it is rarely the sole cause of kidney stones. The risk from any single food depends on the type of stone (most commonly calcium-oxalate), total fluid intake, dietary calcium, salt and animal-protein intake, … Read more
Short summary: Uddanam nephropathy (often called Uddanam CKD or CKDu — Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology) is an unusually high burden of chronic kidney disease clustered in the Uddanam area of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It affects predominantly agricultural communities, is frequently not linked to the usual causes (diabetes or long-standing hypertension), and … Read more
Executive Summary (for busy readers) Recurrent kidney stones are common: once you form one stone, your risk of forming another is high unless preventive steps are taken. Recurrence is driven by a mix of metabolic tendencies, diet and fluid habits, medications, urinary tract anatomy or infection, and sometimes genetic disorders. The modern approach to preventing … Read more
Frequent Urination at Night (Nocturia): Causes & When to See a Doctor: Nocturia is defined as waking one or more times at night to pass urine (and each void is preceded and followed by sleep). It becomes clinically important when it disturbs sleep, daytime functioning, mood, or safety (falls), or when it signals an underlying … Read more
Executive summary Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly called an enlarged prostate, is one of the most frequent health issues affecting men as they age. While the condition is not cancer, BPH can cause bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) that impair sleep, daily functioning and quality of life. Early recognition of symptoms helps men seek … Read more