Man Has "Almost Normal" Erections After Penis/Scrotum Transplant
Ray (not his real name), a U.S. veteran who underwent a penis and scrotum transplant early last year, has been recovering well, his doctors say.
Ray lost both legs and most of his genitals while serving in Afghanistan.
His surgery involved transplanting a penis, scrotum, and part of an abdominal wall. These tissues came from a deceased donor.
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Testosterone Therapy Doesn't Raise Prostate Cancer Risk, Study Finds
Testosterone replacement therapy doesn't appear to increase prostate cancer risk in certain men, according to new research.
The findings, recently published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, apply to men whose testosterone levels decline as a normal part of aging.
Over 12,500 men with age-related low testosterone participated in the study. Their health was followed for several years.
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