At Men’s Vitality Center in Tucson, our patients often come to us looking for advice on birth control methods. While there are not many methods of male birth control out there, there is one permanent option that many men consider: vasectomies. What is a vasectomy? A vasectomy is a surgery that prevents sperm from being released upon ejaculation. During a vasectomy, the vas deferens are cut, clam…Read More
The statistics are staggering: men are four times more likely to die by suicide than women. This figure may be growing; men accounted for seven out of 10 suicides in 2014. Suicide is the seventh leading cause of death for men. Less than half of men who died by suicide sought professional help before attempting suicide, as opposed to around 70 percent of women. Despite these horrifying statistics, …Read More
Believe it or not, though only women become pregnant, both men and women can experience symptoms of pregnancy. Couvade syndrome, or sympathetic pregnancy, describes when a man begins to experience pregnancy symptoms alongside his pregnant partner. While it isn’t necessarily considered a health condition in the medical community, it is an interesting phenomenon that many men experience when their…Read More
Many people are under the impression that as you get older, you can’t have an active sex life, but this simply isn’t true. Yes, sex is different in your 70s than it was in your 20s, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be satisfying. Many people enjoy satisfying sex well into their 80s, 90s, and beyond. A healthy sex life has a positive impact on your relationship, your self-esteem, and even you…Read More
We all know that we should be exercising regularly, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we do it. There are many common challenges to establishing a regular fitness routine, as we began going over in our previous blog. In this blog, we will continue with some common challenges, and give some possible solutions to help you prioritize exercise. I feel self-conscious working out Many people find them…Read More
By now, you are well-aware that exercise is crucial to your physical and mental health. Not only does exercise help you maintain a healthy weight, it can fight against disease, improve your mood, give you energy, help you sleep, and can be quite fun! However, despite how well you know this, it’s still challenging for many of us to stick to a fitness routine. There are plenty of obstacles that ca…Read More
Every year, cancer is responsible for around two million deaths. It is the second leading cause of death in developed countries, and the number one cause of death in underdeveloped countries. Due to the severity and prevalence of cancer, it’s crucial to educate yourself on what you can do to prevent it. While science is still working on discovering all the different ways we can prevent cancer, t…Read More
Chances are, at some point in your life, you have experienced a symptom that you could not explain. Whether it was slight gastrointestinal discomfort or a sneezing fit, you may have shrugged it off as nothing and gone about your day. While there are certain causes of these symptoms that don’t warrant alarm — indigestion from lunch or seasonal allergies, for example — there are certain sympto…Read More
Becoming a father is one of the greatest joys a man can experience, but with parenthood comes stress. When you become a father for the first time, you may feel overwhelmed by all the new responsibilities on your plate. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce the impact this stress has on your life and the life of your child. Sources of Stress As a new father, you likely have found many…Read More
In many workplaces, high-calorie foods are near impossible to escape. From coworker’s birthdays filled with sheet cake, to catered meetings with hoagie sandwiches and chips, to the ever-present vending machine full of candy bars, there is temptation everywhere. When you are trying to eat healthy, the workplace can be difficult to navigate. Read below for our tips on how to stay on track at work.…Read More
I have More Energy*
“I don’t even remember what it’s like to feel like I used to before I started treatment. I have more energy, I have a burning desire to work out and in one year I have gained about 15 pounds of muscle. I’ve lost weight, I look great, I feel great and I honestly feel like I can even smell and see things more clearly. My wife is also VERY happy with all the above.”
