A penile implant is a surgical option for men experiencing erectile dysfunction, involving the placement of inflatable or flexible rods in the penis to help achieve erections. Ideal candidates for a ...

Talk about taking a break for the holidays: A new German study found that penile fractures are more likely to occur around Christmas Day. From 2005 to 2021, 3,421 men in Germany required a hospital ...

Penile carcinoma is an aggressive disease with significant treatment-associated psychosexual morbidity. For this reason, despite local control rates greater than 90% with radical surgical approaches, ...

A men’s cross-country skier competing in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing suffered frostbite to his penis during Saturday’s competition, according to multiple reports. The 24-year-old Finnish skier ...

A penile prosthesis is another treatment option for men with erectile dysfunction. These devices are either malleable (bendable) or inflatable. The simplest type of prosthesis consists of a pair of ...

Some studies suggest that circumcision might prevent penile cancer. However, this is unverified, and more research is needed. Penile cancer is rare in the United States. It typically only affects 1 in ...

A pump-free and touchless method of activating a nonhydraulic penile prosthesis seems to perform as well as any hydraulic inflatable prosthesis, and would be much easier for the patient to use and for ...

Pearly penile papules, also known as hirsutoid papillomas, are small, skin-colored bumps that form around the head of the penis. While they may seem alarming, they are harmless and tend to fade in ...

Penile melanosis is a rare condition that causes dark and discolored areas of skin on the head and shaft of the penis. It does not typically require treatment. Some people may choose to have cosmetic ...

Penile cancer is most common in men over the age of 50. It mostly affects the skin of the penis and the foreskin - the skin covering the head of the penis. If you have a problem with your penis, ...

Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. There are many types of congenital abnormalities occurring in male genitalia such as penile agenesis or testicular agenesis. Some deformities could be minor and ...