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Archived A-Z entries filed under P.

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Paruresis (Urinating in Public)

Paruresis, often called "shy bladder" syndrome, is when you have trouble urinating when other people are around. Depending on how serious it is, some...

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Pelvic Floor Muscles

Bladder control depends on muscles working together when the bladder is filling with urine. The bladder muscle should be relaxed and the muscles...

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Penile Augmentation

There are many ads about how to increase penis size. There are penis pills, creams, stretchers, or stretching devices and surgery. Almost none of...

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Penile Trauma

While the penis is one of the least harmed organs, accidents can happen. Though not common, large hospitals may see a number of cases of penile...

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Peyronie's Disease

Peyronie's disease is where plaques (segments of flat scar tissue) form under the skin of the penis. These plaques can cause the penis to bend or...

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Pheochromocytoma (Adrenal Medulla Tumor)

Pheochromocytoma is a tumor found in the adrenal medulla (the inner part of the adrenal gland). The adrenal medulla makes the hormones adrenaline...

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Premature Ejaculation

Some people think premature ejaculation (PE) is a disease or a problem that cannot be fixed. Others may think certain men are born with better...

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Priapism

Priapism is a rare condition resulting in an uncontrolled erection lasting for an unusually long time. It can be painful. Sexual stimulation can be...

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Prostate Cancer

The prostate and seminal vesicles are part of the male reproductive system. The prostate is about the size of a walnut. The seminal vesicles are two...

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