Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a problem that affects men, increasingly more so as they age. This may considerably impact a man’s sense of well-being, relationships, and quality of life.

Talk to our doctors if you have any concerns about ED, even if you may feel embarrassed. ED can be treated or reversed and it will require a holistic assessment of one’s symptoms to form an accurate diagnosis of Erectile Dysfunction. There are many causes of ED and it could be a sign of an underlying health condition that needs treatment.

Current treatments for ED have advanced to work more effectively and rapidly. Treatment options include oral medications, injectables and ESWT (Electro Shock Wave Treatment).

Testosterone deficiency syndrome (TDS), also known as hypogonadism or having low testosterone is one of the leading causes of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) or loss of libido.

Common symptoms experienced by men are tiredness, lethargy, poor sex drive/ libido and an inability to maintain to or initiate an erection. Causes of TDS are both lifestyle and biochemical. Talk to our doctors to for an accurate diagnosis of TDS or Hypogonadism; it is crucial in getting the right treatment and management strategy.

There are many approaches for Low Testosterone Management or Andropause (male menopause) Management. One common approach is the initiation of Hormone Replacement Therapy. This is either administered as a gel, patch or an injection.

There will come a point in our lives when sex hormones in our body undergo a gradual decline in production as one age. Whilst this is known as menopause in women, it is often known as Andropause in men.

The symptoms experienced during Andropause progress gradually and may start off with feelings of tiredness, a decrease in sexual desire and libido and feelings of unexplained sadness.

A possible treatment option will be testosterone replacement. Talk to our doctors if you are experiencing any symptoms, or have any concerns or questions about Andropause.

Premature ejaculation (PE) is a sexual problem that occurs when a man ejaculates too quickly after penetration and before he is ready. This leads to the penis being limp and often results in the couple being distressed and troubled during sexual intercourse.

Common causes of PE are usually psychological;

• Anxiety
• Poor body image
• Early sexual experiences

Talk to our doctors and get help for PE. Treatment options for PE include behavioural techniques, topical creams and oral medications.

Peyronie’s Disease results from fibrous scar tissue that develops on the penis and causes bent, painful erections.

This could be due to damage to the penis during intercourse resulting in a scar or plaque that keeps the penis bent during erection. Significant bent penis curvatures can result in decreased sexual enjoyment from pain or poor erections. Intercourse is unable to proceed if the curvature of the penis exceeds 60 degrees.

Electro Shock Wave Treatment (ESWT) is an option to treat Peyronie’s Disease. It works by delivering low intensity shock wave to the scar or plaque, thereby breaking it up. Talk to our doctors to see if you are experiencing Peyronie’s Disease.

Discovering blood in the sperm (Haematospermia) is an unusual symptom.

It can either be a tinge or copious amount of blood. Blood in sperm is commonly seen in men who have undergone a prostate procedure. Common causes of Hematospermia (blood in semen) may include infections, tumours, vascular, systemic diseases or trauma.

Diagnosis of Haematospermia would involve a thorough investigation of one’s sexual and urological history. This would involve blood, urine, semen tests and imaging scans to determine the cause of the problem. The subsequent treatment of Haematospermia would then be tailored to the cause of the problem.

Pearly Penile Papules (PPP) or Fordyce spots are enlarged oil glands found commonly around the glans of the penis.

They are better seen when the foreskin is retracted. They are 1-2mm in size and have a white pearl-like appearance. It may look cosmetically unpleasant and sometimes are mistaken for a sexually transmitted disease. Diagnosis of Pearly Penile Papules (PPP) is a clinical diagnosis and determined quickly by a trained eye.

One of the biggest concerns is whether these are genital warts or a variation of it. The answer is no, as these PPP are normal variations of Penile anatomy. Treatment for Pearly Penile Papules (PPP) is a quick a straightforward clinical procedure which is often done in less than half an hour. Talk to our doctors if you are experiencing Pearly Penile Papules (PPP).

The frenulum is the thin piece of skin that connects the foreskin to the head of the penis.

Painful erections or painful sexual intercourse experienced by men are often caused by a tight band adhered to the base of glans of the penis to the foreskin. Even with circumcision, some men still have this condition. Diagnosis of Frenulum Breve is made when the foreskin is unable to retract fully on the shaft of the penis because of this tight band limiting the foreskin’s movement.

Surgical Treatment for Frenulum Breve (Penile Frenulectomy) is the treatment of choice and is done in the clinic under local anaesthesia. After an injection to numb the area, the tight band is cut and released. Stitches are removed after 1 week and full recovery takes about a month.

Diagnosis of the Androgenic Alopecia also known as Male Pattern Hair loss involves a detailed medical history with clinical examination and sometimes a blood test. There are many different causes of male hair loss, it is vital to get the correct diagnosis as it will affect the treatment. Male Pattern Hair loss can often be unsightly and may occur in younger men.

Clinically proven male pattern hair loss treatments consist of oral medications, topical medications, hair transplant (surgical procedure) or a Hair Loss Treatment with Regenera Activa.