In addition to ejaculatory, erectile, and prostate disorders, and urogenital cancers, a number of other conditions affect certain populations of men. Two important miscellaneous men’s health disorders are gynecomastia (enlarged breasts) and infertility (inability to impregnate naturally).
Gynecomastia is abnormally enlarged male breasts. In adolescent boys, this condition is fairly common and in 90% of cases gynecomastia disappears within a matter of months. Possible causes of gynecomastia include puberty, steroid use, obesity, tumors, aging, drug side effects, and genetic disorders, among others. Psychologically, gynecomastia can be emotionally devastating and feelings of shame, embarrassment, and self-hate may arise. Treatment of gynecomastia may involve weight loss, drug treatment, or surgery.
Commonly Prescribed (On-Label) Drugs: None
Off-Label Prescription Drugs Breakthrough Options: Danazol, Tamoxifen
The National Institutes of Health have reported that male infertility affects approximately 40% of the 2.6 million infertile married couples in the U.S. Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after at least one year of unprotected intercourse. In men, hormone disorders, illness, trauma or obstruction to reproductive body organs, or sexual dysfunction can permanently or temporarily affect sperm and prevent conception. The main causes of male infertility are impairments in sperm production, sperm delivery, and testosterone (a male hormone) deficiency.
Commonly Prescribed (On-Label) Drugs: Balsalazide, Clomiphene
Off-Label Prescription Drugs Breakthrough Options: Anastrozole, Bromocriptine, Clomiphene, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Letrozole
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