Harvard Men's Health Watch articles from October 2006

Harvard Men's Health Watch archives from October 2006

Anorectal woes.(care and treatment)
October 1, 2006... Anorectal problems usually bring up the rear in polite conversation, but they can turn your priorities upside down. Symptoms range from itching to bleeding, to pain, or even leakage of stool (fecal incontinence). In most cases, the causes are...

New immunizations for adults.
October 1, 2006... For many men, vaccinations are kids' stuff. Indeed, most immunizations are designed for children, and most new vaccines are headed for pediatric offices and clinics; the newly approved rotavirus vaccine, which will prevent many cases of...

Medical memo; A little at a time: Eating and exercising in bits and pieces.
October 1, 2006... It's hard to ignore advice from experts. For years, nutritionists (and mothers) have made three square meals the gold standard for healthy eating. Likewise, physiologists (and coaches) have advocated regular exercise for optimal fitness. But...

On call; Back surgery and retrograde ejaculation.
October 1, 2006... Q. I am a 42-year-old former basketball player. Six months ago, I had a spinal fusion with the keyhole operation. My back pain is nearly gone and I feel great, but I've had dry ejaculations ever since the operation. Why does this happen? ...

On call; Viagra and glaucoma.(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Q. I know that Viagra is safe for men with high blood pressure, but is it also safe for men with high eye pressures? A. Viagra (sildenafil) is safe for men with hypertension as long as their blood pressure is well controlled. But the...