What Are the Risk Factors for Penile Fracture?

Is It Possible To Fracture Your Penis? Yes. Although rare, a penis fracture can occur when there is trauma to an erect penis. A penis fracture differs from other fractures in the body because the penis has no bones. During an erection, the penis is engorged with blood that fills two cylinders (corpora cavernosa). If […]

What Is Penile Ultrasound and Doppler?

An ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of your body. A penile ultrasound is done to look at the blood flow into and out of your penis. If you have penile curvature (a curve in your penis), it can also be used to measure the curvature. […]

Penile Discharge – Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

Penis discharge occurs when fluid leaks from your penis. Both the thickness and color (milky white, greenish, or yellow) of the discharge may vary. The discharge may result from an infection, including a sexually transmitted infection. Urethritis is the term used to refer to inflammation of the urethra due to any cause, which is often […]

Balanitis – Infection Of The Penis Tip and Foreskin

Balanitis is a treatable condition that most commonly happens in uncircumcised males. The main symptoms of balanitis include inflammation and pain on the head of the penis. Treatment often includes antifungal creams, antibiotics, improved personal hygiene and in some cases, circumcision. Symptoms Of Balanitis Symptoms of balanitis may appear suddenly or develop gradually. They can […]