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Alopecia della Barba

What is that Beard alopecia - also known as alopecia barbae - is a particular form of alopecia areata that affects the beard. This disorder can occur either as a stand-alone event, or in association with scalp alopecia. In fact, it has been estimated that, when alopecia affects only the beard, within a year it reaches the scalp in at least 50% of cases
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anorgasmia

Definition of Anorgasmia Anorgasmia is defined as the inability to reach the peak of pleasure, despite intense and prolonged sexual stimulation; like vaginismus and dyspareunia, anorgasmia also fits into the category of disorders that hinder love. There is talk of masturbatory anorgasmia in the case of inability to reach orgasm following masturbation, and coital anorgasmia when the inability to satisfy pleasure depends on the traditional sexual act
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asthenozoospermia

Generality Astenozoospermia is the condition suffered by men who produce ejaculations with reduced content of mobile spermatozoa. The presence of adequate amounts of motile spermatozoa is essential for reproductive purposes; in fact, those suffering from asthenozoospermia - especially when it is severe - have several difficulties in having children
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Balanite

What is balanitis? The term "balanite" indicates an inflammation of the terminal part of the penis (glande or balano), which is particularly reddened, painful, itchy and swollen. Most often, inflammation also extends to the foreskin (balanoposthitis), whereas when it is confined to the preputial mucosa only, it is called postitis
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balanoposthitis

Definition of balanoposthitis Balanoposthitis indicates a morbid infectious / inflammatory condition that affects both the surface of the glans (barnula) and the internal sheet of the foreskin (also called “poste”, a thin lamina of cutaneous-mucous lining that supports the glans of the penis, allowing it the movement). Wh
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Circumcision: Complications and Reflections

Complications It is not possible to outline an objective picture on the possible post-circumcision complications: the success of the operation varies according to the doctor, the clinic, the patient, the age and the type of instrument used to exclude the foreskin. In third world countries, circumcision is often imposed for purely religious reasons: it is clear that when the operation is not performed by expert personnel and in places that are not perfectly sterile, the risk of post-operative infections increases greatly
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Circumcision

Definition A very ancient surgical practice, circumcision involves the total removal of the foreskin: consequently, the terminal part of the penis (glans) remains completely uncovered. Some sources distinguish two types of circumcision, based on the total or partial removal of the foreskin (thus leaving the glans partially exposed)
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Cryptorchidism: summary table

Scroll down the page to read the summary table on criptorchidism. Disorder Cryptorchidism: failure of one or both testicles to descend into the scrotal bursa, as they are retained in the inguinal canal or within the abdominal cavity Etymology of the term From the Greek: cryptorchidism root: cripto- κρυπτος (hidden) ending όρχυς (testicle) Genital disorders related to cryptorchidism Cryptorchid testicle: located outside the scrotum Ectopic testicle: it is diverted to an anomalous location (eg perianal or femoral locus) Retractable testicle: it rises from time to time near the external inguinal r
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cryptorchidism

Definition of cryptorchidism Cryptorchidism designates a very frequent pathological picture among infants: it identifies the failure of one or both testicles to descend inside the scrotal bursa , since they are retained in the inguinal canal or inside the abdominal cavity (rarer case), already before of development
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Cryptorchidism: causes and complications

Introduction Cryptorchidism represents a male genital defect, congenital or acquired, which results in the failure to descend one or both testicles. In the discussion of this article, we will focus on the triggers and the complications that could result. Causes Fortunately, it is not uncommon for cryptorchidism to be a totally reversible phenomenon: generally, in such situations the testicle returns to the inside of the scrotal bursa after a few months (or within a year) of birth
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