All men experience a gradual decline in their testosterone levels after the age of 30. This is quite normal. But for some men, this phenomenon causes symptoms that can disrupt their daily lives. We at DTAP (Dr. Tan & Partners) pride ourselves in empowering the public with medical information so that proper help can be
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Having blood in semen might not be of big importance to many readers, however it can be an agonising issue to those who undergo this issue. There can be a variety of medical conditions that lead to hematospermia, mostly are related to infection of urinary tract, ejaculatory duct or seminal vesicles or a combination of
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Anal warts are surely not a topic you want to hear in your routine conversation, let alone having it. In general, warts may affect any area of the skin and it may occur in both men and women. But what if it occurs around the anus? Most people tend to hide this problem due to
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What is thrush? Thrush is caused by a yeast-like fungal infection commonly known as Candida Albicans. It often affects women, however, it can occur in men as well. The effect of thrush in men is that it causes inflammation on the head of the penis and the foreskin (prepuce), also known as balanoposthitis. If it
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It is normal to be worried after finding out that you have genital/ vulvar ulcers. But know that you are not alone. Genital ulcers are quite common in women and young adults, especially in those who are sexually active. Where is your vulva? The vulva is the outer part of a woman’s genitals. Vulvar ulcers
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Most healthy vaginas contain bacteria and some yeast cells. But sometimes yeast grows too much and leads to an infection. Yeast infections can be very irritating and uncomfortable. A vaginal yeast infection, which is also sometimes called vulvovaginal candidiasis, happens when the healthy yeast that normally lives in your vagina grows out of control and
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1. Genital herpes is a STD. This is commonly caused by two types of viruses. The viruses are called herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). In the past, HSV-1 has been most commonly associated with oral herpes—cold sores and blisters on or around the mouth, according to the
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Some male might have experienced this issue, a pain following orgasm or following ejaculation on a few separate occasions. Some of us when they experience such symptoms will take it as a trivial matter and won’t pay a lot of attention to it. So, if you ever experienced such signs, and you wondered what can
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Do you spot white patches on areas of your skin and are uncertain of what they actually are? Those white spots you see could be due to: Sunspots (Guttate Hypomelanosis) Tinea versicolor Pityriasis alba Vitiligo Symptoms & Causes Sunspots Sunspots are defined porcelain-white depigmented skin patches, often 5mm in diameter. They tend to appear exposed
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What is Testosterone Gel (Androgel) used for? Testosterone Gel is commonly used in adult men for testosterone replacement. This will aid in health issues caused by a lack of testosterone such as male hypogonadism. Androgel contains testosterone, a male hormone produced naturally in the body. Who is suitable for use of Androgel? Avoid use of
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