Sexual Function in Men with Metabolic Syndrome
The metabolic syndrome (MetS) has become one of the major public health challenges worldwide. Emerging data have now clearly demonstrated its impact on male sexual function. The MetS appears to…
Men’s Health Initiative of British Columbia: Connecting the Dots
The Men’s Health Initiative of British Columbia (MHIBC) was created as a large-scale umbrella initiative aimed at connecting the dots by identifying, coordinating, and consolidating the existing foci of excellence…
Influences of Neuroregulatory Factors on the Development of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms/Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Erectile Dysfunction in Aging Men
As men age, there is an increase in the frequency of pathologic diseases affecting the genitourinary tract. Most notable among these changes are the rising prevalence of lower urinary tract…
The Optimal Male Health Diet and Dietary Supplement Program
The primary cause of mortality in most developed countries is cardiovascular disease, which is the primary cause of death in the largest clinical studies of male health conditions. There are…
Adult Male Health Risks Associated with Congenital Abnormalities
Congenital abnormalities of the genitourinary system have a definable durable impact on the adult lives of those individuals affected, despite prompt and appropriate surgical and medical intervention during infancy and…
Androgen Deficiency in Aging and Metabolically Challenged Men
Androgen deficiency in aging men is common, and the potential sequelae are numerous. In addition to low libido, erectile dysfunction, decreased bone density, depressed mood, and decline in cognition, studies…
Men’s Health in Primary Care: An Emerging Paradigm of Sexual Function and Cardiometabolic Risk
An office evaluation of men’s health in primary care requires a thorough understanding of the implications of male sexual dysfunctions, hypogonadism, and cardiometabolic risk stratification and aggressive risk management. The…
Changes in Male Fertility in the Last Two Decades
Since the first “test tube” baby, Louise Brown, was born on July 25, 1978, there have been unbridled advances in the diagnosis and treatment of male infertility. There have now…
Advocacy in Male Health: A State Society Story
Many men do not take recommended measures to screen for prostate cancer. Additionally, insurance companies have not always reimbursed for cancer screenings. This article highlights the Washington State Urology Society’s…
Men’s Health
Steven A. Kaplan, MD, Guest Editor The evolving nature of gender health is an emerging and fertile area for urologists. In an era of diminished resources, there is great opportunity…
