Men are known for their power and musculature as they are physically strong. This is because of the androgen hormones present in them that makes them stronger and powerful. But due to certain diseases, men have to face some conditions that make them feel low.
Men’s health is one of the most important issues of men regarding the problems like impotence, low sperm count, low libido, prostrate problem, premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, over masturbation. Men are also at higher risk of injuries, death on the roads and suicide. Overall there are more premature deaths in men than in women.
Most men feel shy about discussing their sexual problems because it almost amounts to hurting their male ego. During the teenage years, men’s skin also undergoes many hormonal changes.
The main issues concerning men’s health includes:
• Infertility in men
• Sexually transmitted diseases in men
• HIV/AIDS
Infertility is the failure of a couple to become pregnant after one year of regular, unprotected intercourse. About a third of infertility problems are due to female infertility, and another third are due to male infertility. Fertility in men requires normal functioning of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and testes Therefore, a variety of conditions can lead to infertility.
Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are those infections that are caused by indulging in sexual activities. Any man who is straight, gay, single or married can get infected with an STD infection.
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or AIDS is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This condition progressively reduces the effectiveness of the immune system. HIV is transmitted through direct contact of a mucous membrane or the bloodstream with a fluid containing HIV, such as blood, semen, vaginal fluid, and breast milk.
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