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Infertility is defined as the failure of a couple to become pregnant after one year of regular, unprotected intercourse. In both men and women the fertility process is complex, and, in many cases, infertility is caused by a combination of problems in both partners that conspire to prevent conception. About 10% to 15% of couples experience some form of infertility, and, in approximately 40% of these cases, male infertility is the major factor. Another 40% of infertility problems are caused by abnormalities of the woman's reproductive system, and the remaining 20% involve couples where both suffer reproductive difficulties. Infertility affects one in 25 American men. More than 90% of male infertility cases are due to low sperm counts, poor sperm quality, or both.

Impotence or erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve or maintain a penile erection sufficiently rigid for intercourse, ejaculation, or both. It does not mean that sexual drive or the ability to have an orgasm is affected. Rarely does erectile dysfunction signify a chronic problem. When a consistent pattern of sexual dysfunction extends over a prolonged period of time, however, a physical or serious emotional disorder may be indicated. Many men refrain from seeking help for a disorder that can, in most cases, benefit from medical treatment.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland that makes urination difficult and uncomfortable. The expanding prostate squeezes the urethra, the channel that carries urine from the bladder. Symptoms usually develop around age 50. At age 60, most men will likely have BPH. At age 80, there's an 80% chance of experiencing urination problems caused by BPH. Nobody knows the basic cause of BPH. Research shows that testosterone, the male hormone, or dihydrotestosterone, a chemical produced when testosterone breaks down in a man's body, may cause the prostate to keep growing. Some over-the-counter medications for colds or allergies contain substances (e.g. diphenhydramine, an antihistamine) that can drastically worsen the symptoms in BPH.

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