The National Institutes of Health has estimated erectile dysfunction (ED) affects as many as 30 million men in the United States (18 million men over the age of 20), 75 percent of which do not seek treatment. We get it, guys: you’re embarrassed and don’t feel comfortable addressing the issue with your doctor, let alone your partner. But you need to know treatment is available. And we’re not talking about the little blue pill. Viagra and similar medication won’t cure ED if the underlying cause isn’t treated first.
Month: November 2014
Old Bone in Womb Forces New Zealand Mum to Give Premature Birth
A mother was forced to give premature birth to her daughter after a foreign body initially suspected of being a piece of metal or dense plastic was discovered in her womb.
12 Things Every Woman Should Know About IUDs
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are highly effective, long-lasting, and reversible forms of birth control, but were often overlooked because of their massive upfront costs. However, now that the Affordable Care Act offers no co-pay contraception, IUDs are quickly becoming the one of most popular choices out there. But are they for everyone? Here are 12 things you need to know about IUDs.
The Hard Reality Is That Secondary Infertility is a Growing Problem
It is always exciting to try for a brother or sister to your first child. However, if conceiving your first child was straightforward, it can be unnerving and upsetting to run into issues while trying to get pregnant the second time around.
Victoria Clinic Sperm Demand Prompts Calls to Use Overseas Donors
Victoria’s donor sperm supply has plunged in the past year as fertility clinics struggle to recruit enough men to meet demand, strengthening a push for donor sperm to be imported from overseas.
The Fertility Doctor: Clomiphene: Fertile or Futile?
Clomiphene is the most commonly used drug to treat infertility. Unfortunately, this medication is often used incorrectly and may cause more harm than good.
Doctor Used Infected Tools on 83 Women in India Tragedy
An Indian surgeon used infected instruments to sterilize 83 women in about six hours, according to a local medical official, leaving 10 of them dead and another 69 hospitalized in the central state of Chhattisgarh.
Combining The DNA Of Three People Raises Ethical Questions
Irving is part of a team of scientists trying to replace defective DNA with healthy DNA. They hope this procedure could one day help women who are carrying genetic disorders have healthy children
For Women in Tech, Egg Freezing Parties Are New Post-Work Event
In Silicon Valley, where many tech employees put in long hours, Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh wants women to think about freezing their eggs — after work, and over drinks.
‘Sex Will Be Just For Fun by 2050 as We All Switch to IVF,’ Pill Inventor Claims
One of the developers of the contraceptive pill has predicted his own invention will become redundant as more people choose to be sterilised, making sex purely recreational by 2050.