Healthy adults normally shed 50 -100 hairs each day.  Temporary hair loss can occur due to stress, illness, thyroid disorder, kidney deficiency, hormonal imbalance and as a reaction to general anaesthetics and other medications. In these circumstances, a large number of hair follicles suddenly go into a resting phase, causing hair to thin noticeably, although the […]

The Epididymis is a highly complex tube of approximately seven meters in length that connects the testes to the Vas Deferens of the testicles. The function of the epididymis is to act as a tunnel for the sperm to travel passively through over a period of several days during which time they mature and become […]

Is your excess hair oil is staining my pillow!  If the stains are not being caused by styling gels then it is possible your husband may produce an excess of hair oil. This may be contributed to having high levels of oils (sebum) excreted from the skin, sebaceous glands and pores of the scalp. CAUSES […]

Prostatitis (Prostadynia) is a male urological problem which is characterised by infection of the prostate gland resulting in inflammation, discomfort, urinary pain, nocturia (night time urination), reduced urinary output, lower back pain, impotence, painful ejaculation and urinary frequency. Prostatitis may present as an acute or chronic problem and if it is appropriately addressed the complications […]

The herb Tribulus terrestris has gained popularity of the past decade as a herbal medicine used by sports people to increase energy, stamina and endurance. It was used in Ancient Greece and India as a restorative or physical rejuvenation tonic. In China it is used for conditions affecting the kidneys, liver, immune and cardiovascular systems. […]

Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) is a type of endogenous protein (produced within the body). It is an antigen that causes inflammation and irritation of the prostate gland, resulting signs in and symptoms such as benign prostate hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), disregulation of prostate cells, prostatitis, nocturia, painful urination, urinary urgency, poor bladder control or impotence. PSA READINGS […]

Genital warts occur in or around the vagina, penis or rectum. They grow rapidly and may develop stalks and multiple genital warts often grow in the same area. They are caused by the Human papilloma virus(HPV) which is often sexually transmitted and generally appear 6 months after infection. Please seek treatment by a Health care […]

Testosterone is a male steroid sex hormone (androgen) which is produced in the testes and in smaller amounts in the adrenals. Its production is stimulated and controlled by luteinizing hormone (LH), which is manufactured in the pituitary gland. Testosterone works within a negative feedback mechanism: as testosterone increases, LH decreases, whereas increased LH causes decreased […]