Physical Problems in Males

Male infants, young boys and adult men may have a variety of problems affecting their physical appearance, their sex organs, or their sexual responses. These problems may be due to an improper or incomplete anatomical development before birth or to injuries and diseases incurred later in life. Only the more common of these problems are discussed here. Some are relatively minor, others quite serious, and a few present medical emergencies. The problems of infertility and sexually transmitted diseases are discussed in two of our other courses.