Is it possible to fracture your penis?

Here is the answer
From the average size of the manhood, its firmness, the frequency of erection to penis-enlargement exercises, there is no denying that men have a lot of questions when it comes to their penis. One such question is can the penis really be fractured, given there are no bones in there? Sadly, this urban legend appears to be true and we tell you the possible reasons.

​How do you even get a penis fracture
First things first, even though penile fracture is a very rare condition, it is still possible. The broken penis syndrome is medically known as a penile fracture. Even though there are no bones in the penis, it is still a very painful condition.

Some possible reasons
Usually, a penile fracture occurs when the man hits the partners tailbone during penetration or when there is any kind of trauma to an erect penis. So, men may suffer from a penile fracture if the experiment in the bed goes south. Sometimes aggressive masturbation may also lead to a severe injury to the penis.

When there is a tear in the dense layer of tissues (Tunica albuginea) surrounding the spongy tissue of the penis (corpora cavernosa), it leads to a pop-like sound, severe pain and an immediate loss of erection.

What are the symptoms of a broken penis
If you feel intense pain in your penis during the intercourse and hear a popping or cracking sound, you may have a penile fracture. You may also witness a loss of erection and dark bruises around the penis. A ‘broken penis’ requires immediate medical attention because a delay in treatment may lead to permanent damage to your manhood and an inability to achieve an erection.

Yes, you need to rush to the nearest hospital to get an X-Ray of the penis and seek medical treatment. If the penile fracture is confirmed, you may need surgery to close the tear. You will be required to rest for at least a month following surgery and asked to not engage in sexual activities till the time the wound heals. 

The bottom line
While the consequences of the surgery are quite minimal--with most men recovering completely--a delay in the treatment may lead to erectile dysfunction symptoms. 

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Things to Know About Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is not a woman's disease.In fact, it's considered to be the most common form of cancer among American men - affecting 1 in 7 during their lifetime - according to the American Cancer Society. Statistics show that 60% of cases occur in men over the age of 65 - though it does strike men at a younger age too. Here are 4 things every woman should know to protect her loved ones, be they her husband, father, or brother. 

1. Most men don't have any symptoms Advanced stage prostate cancer may cause trouble urinating - this includes a slow stream or going to the bathroom frequently - or blood in the urine, erection problems, or, in the very late stages (where it has spread to the bones), hip, back, or chest pain. But more often than not, prostate cancer shows no symptoms. 

2. Screening is vital

The American Urological Association insists on regular screening for men over the age of 50. While it is recommended that at age 50 men should discuss with their primary care physician, whether or not they should undergo the PSA blood test, which measures levels of a chemical called prostate-specific antigen, it hasn't been shown to be 100% accurate. Although it is a simple blood test, it does have a high rate of false positives, which can lead to painful, unnecessary biopsies. 

In fact, only about 25% of men with a moderately high PSA level actually have prostate cancer. And even when they do, the disease is very slow-growing. Unfortunately though, there isn't a better way, as yet, to detect prostate cancer. So getting checked at the age of 50 may seem like their best alternative. If however they have risk factors like being African-American or a family history, they may need to check as early as 40.

 

3. Not everyone with prostate cancer needs treatment A Harvard study conducted in 2013 found that about 70% of prostate cancers are low risk. This means that the tumor is so small and growing so slowly it will never become life-threatening. The study found that these men are better off choosing 'active surveillance' - meaning that they postpone treatment indefinitely while their health care team closely monitors their case. In fact, it is at times advised to watch and wait, as treatment can cause significant side effects such as impotence and leaking urine.

Backing this theory up, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine said that patients with early stage prostate cancer who opt for the approach aren't any more likely to die from the disease compared to those who immediately go for surgery and/or radiation. If prostate cancer has been detected and a watch and wait approach has been chosen, frequent visits to the doctor to check PSA levels are required. 

4. Steps can be taken to reduce the risk

According to some research, a low fat diet, especially a diet low in animal fat, can help reduce the chances of developing prostate cancer. Cutting back on dairy may also prove to be beneficial. In another Harvard study, men who ate the most milk, cheese and yogurt each day had the highest risk. You may also want to get your men to cut back on the booze. One Canadian study found that just two drinks a day could increase a man's risk by 23%.

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Hair-loss drug 'causes sexual side effects in men'

Propecia, a hair restoration product manufactured by a pharmaceutical company , interferes with male hormones, including testosterone derivatives.

Over the years, a vast number of men have reported experiencing unexplained sexual side effects, including impotence, erectile dysfunction, lower sex drive, infertility, testicular pain and genital shrinkage.

Even when they stop using the drug, many of these men have reported that these side effects continue.

The study involved 71 healthy men between the ages of 21 to 46 who suffered from sexual side effects lasting at least three months, despite stopping taking the medication.

Of those who were involved in the study, 94 percent developed low libido, 92 percent developed erectile dysfunction, 92 percent developed decreased arousal and 69 percent developed problems with orgasm.

This is the first trial to show the medication can cause persistent sexual side-effects and the risk needs to be known when men are contemplating taking the medication and doctors are prescribing the medication.

A second study  showed that nearly 44 percent of 61 young, healthy Propecia patients reported suicidal thoughts, while 36 percent had symptoms of severe depression.

In Europe and the USA, some of the world's leading medical authorities and research institutions have warned that Propecia presents a danger to thousands of healthy young men.

The most common side effects of Propecia are:

Trouble getting or keeping an erection

Decrease in sex drive that sometimes continues after stopping the medication

Male infertility or poor quality of semen

Breast tenderness and enlargement

Changes in breasts, such as lumps, pain or nipple discharge.

Problems with ejaculation that continue after stopping medication

Testicular pain

Allergic rash, itching, hives and swelling of the lips.