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Involuntary childlessness can be connected to emotions like lack in confidence (is anything wrong with me as a man or a woman?) and guilt (is it my fault?). That kind of negative emotions can lead to anger and allegations directed towards the partner. Therefore, involuntary childlessness is a big challenge for most couples. Many do […]
For many men, problems with urination are not something you talk about. Some do not perceive it to be a real disease but something that comes with age. Others believe that nothing can be done about it. However, there is no reason to walk around with troubles with urination for years. Of course, the remedy […]
For most people the need to protect themselves from pregnancy is relevant for the most part of their lives. The method does not necessarily have to be the same throughout life. When you are young, you may choose condom and contraceptive pills; when you have had children, you may change to a coil and later […]
There are many different types of condoms. Some are very thin and others extra strong. Condoms are even found in different forms, colours, types and taste. Some condoms also come with spermicide crème. The condom is often sealed with a lubricant that in part makes it easier to put on and in part reduces the […]
The contraceptive implant consists of a plastic rod (4 cm long and 2 mm wide) that contains the same hormone as mini-pills. The hormone is slowly released from the rod. The rod is placed under the skin on the inside of the upper arm and lasts for three years. Further reading on Vaginal ring
The contraceptive patch contains the same hormones as the contraceptive pill. The patch is worn for 1 week and then changed on the same weekday it was put on. Three patches are used consecutively whereafter there is a break of one week without using the patch. In the week without the patch there is normally […]
Contraceptive pills are the most common method for avoiding pregnancy. Especially young women use contraceptive pill. Contraceptive pills contain the two hormones oestrogen and progestin. The composition of hormones varies with brands. Some contraceptive pills have a very low content of hormones without it affecting the safety. In all packages there are instructions. Read them […]
Diaphragm is bought at the pharmacy. However, first you must be measured for the diaphragm. This can take place at a general practitioner or at a birth control clinic. After a gynaecological examination the doctor tries which diaphragm fits best. Hereafter, the woman must learn to insert the diaphragm, control that it is correctly in […]
Discontinued intercourse is probably the most common method in the entire world. It is a method that all couples probably have experience with at one point or another in their life.How does it work?Penis is withdrawn from the vagina before the man ejaculates, to prevent sperm from entering the vagina. SafetyIf the method is used […]
‘It’s not that big a problem – it’s not like you die from it’ ‘You have to be really ill to see a doctor’ That is how many men with urinary incontinence describe their condition. However, if you ask a few more questions, most people with urinary incontinence tell about psychological, practical, sexual and social […]
Mini-pills are not used as frequently as regular contraceptive pills. This is in part because mini-pills must be taken at the exact same time every day and in part because more than half of the women have disruptions in their menstrual bleedings. How do they work? Mini-pills make the mucous in the uterine cervix so […]
There may be other explanations why men have trouble urinating. It can be bladder stone, bladder cancer, prostate cancer or side effects from medication; in those cases the treatment is directed towards these causes. If your doctor’s help is not satisfactory, you can be referred to a specialist with a particular interest for urinary incontinence. […]
It gives food for thought that 2/3 of all abortions are caused by not using or lack of knowledge and misunderstandings concerning the usage and security of methods for protection against pregnancy. This clearly shows that there is a need for information. It is our hope that this section may help. A pregnancy arises as […]
This method is probably known to most people who are in a steady relationship. The combination of discontinued intercourse and safe periods are probably used frequently.How does it work? If the couple only has intercourse at those times when there is no egg, the woman cannot become pregnant. Ovulation normally happens 14 days before the […]
This is how a man tells about his problems: ‘It has something to do with modesty. You definitely feel less masculine with this kind of problem. It is very humiliating. Yes, it can feel so humiliating that you would not dream of asking for help – in spite of it being so terrible’. It is […]
Spermicides are most often used together with diaphragm and condom. However, it is possible to use spermicide as the only protection – but it is a very unsafe method. How do they work? The crème is inserted into the vagina before intercourse. The crème destroys the sperm so that they cannot move and enter the […]
Women can only be sterilised at a hospital while men can be sterilised with private specialists. How does it work? Women are sterilised by lacing together the fallopian tubes so that the egg cannot meet any sperm. The procedure takes place under general anaesthesia during admission. There are extremely few complications connected to the procedure […]
Fluid and urination table Day 1, date:________ Day 2 Day 3 Time Fluid ml. Urination ml. Time Fluid ml. Urination ml. Time Fluid ml. Urination ml. 07.00 07.00 07.00 08.00 08.00 08.00 09.00 09.00 09.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 16.00 16.00 […]
When the doctor has measured your blood pressure and concluded that it is too high you are examined more closely. The most important for the doctor is To assess whether your blood pressure is so high that you need to be medicated If possible to find the cause of your too high blood pressure. To […]
Scientific studies have shown that most men with urinary incontinence can be treated at their general practitioner with good results. Sometime it may be necessary to refer you to a specialist with a particular interest for urinary incontinence. What can the doctor do? The first thing your doctor will do is to find out which […]
It can take several years before men with urinary incontinence do something about it. Many try to hide the problem – they are ashamed or believe that urinary incontinence is just something that comes with age. But you do not have to be ashamed or wait – you are not alone. It is important to talk […]
The vaginal ring is shaped like a little diaphragm and contains the same hormones as the contraceptive pill. The ring is inserted in the vagina and here the hormones are slowly released. The ring should stay in for three week whereafter it is removed with a break of one week where you normally have your […]
Urinary incontinence affect men’s sexuality. A new Danish study have proven that more than half of all men with urinary incontinence also have erection problems and at the same time experience their sex life as being less satisfying. In comparison, only one in every four men without urinary incontinence has the same problems. The Danish […]
There are different ways of handling the problem. The first thing you should do is to find out which type of urinary incontinence you suffer from. You can use the overview below to find out whether you suffer from an overactive bladder or have trouble with emptying your bladder. Overactive bladder Trouble with emptying the […]
You can do a lot by yourself. You can do something to lower your blood pressure and you can do a lot to change your lifestyle. It is difficult but not impossible to change habits. 10 years ago, a lot more people were smokers than today – so it is possible to change habits. 1. […]
In this sections the different methods of contraception are gone through. For every method it is described how the method works, how safe it is and what disadvantages and advantages the method has. Further reading on Disconnected intercourse (coitus interruptus)
Urinary incontinence is a very common condition. It is hard to state precise numbers for how many men who suffer from it because many do not seek a doctor and because many are too ashamed to admit it. It is estimated that 20-40% of all men over 40 suffer from urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence affects […]
Urinary incontinence is not caused by a certain illness. Several different conditions can cause urinary incontinence but the most frequent one is enlargement of the prostate. It is a fact that the prostate grows with age. 20% of men around 40 and 80% of men in their 70s have an enlarged prostate – but not […]
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