- Find
Male Penile Thrush
Thrush is a yeast infection of the mucus membrane lining of the mouth and tongue.
Alternative Names
Candidiasis - oral; Oral thrush; Fungal infection - mouth; Candide - oral
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Thrush is caused by forms of a fungus called Candida. A small amount of this fungus lives in your mouth most of the time. It is usually kept in check by your immune system and other types of germs that also normally live in your mouth.
However, when your immune system is weaker, the...
Read moreMore information on "Male Penile Thrush"
From Our Experts
Penile Prosthesis or "Penile Implant": What it is and How it Works
When medical therapy fails along with combination therapy, or if medical therapy is contraindicated, the next step in the treatment of... Read more »
What if I have a penile implant, and it has to be removed?
I'm a 65 year old healthy male. I have been on Viagra. It didn't work. I am now on injection therapy. It works sometimes. I have a vacuum... Read more »
Male Circumcision Reduces Risk of HPV and HIV Infections &...
Evidence continues to indicate that male circumcision reduces the risk of sexually transmitted infections and even certain types of cancer.... Read more »
Gardasil Marketed for Males to Prevent Genital Warts (and other ways...
There may soon be a new way for boys and young men to protect themselves from one symptom of sexually transmitted disease. Merck, the... Read more »
Is penile prosthesis right for YOU?
There are several factors to consider when selecting which penile prosthesis would be best for you. Keep in mind that once the prosthesis... Read more »
From Our Sources
Add an Acquired Disability
Add An Acquired Disability What happens if we lose our ability to attain or maintain an erection, or to ejaculate as a result of an acquired... Read more »
Penis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The penis is the male organ used for urination and sexual intercourse. The penis is located above the scrotum. It is made of spongy tissue and blood... Read more »
Penile Implants
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Some men with chronic impotence (erectile dysfunction) consider having a penile implant. These implants are also known as penile prostheses.Most... Read more »
Penile Cancer
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Cancer of the penis can occur anywhere along the penile shaft, but most are on the foreskin or head (glans).It is usually a slow-growing cancer and... Read more »
Penile fractures: not just a sex myth
A recent episode of a primetime television show sparked interest in a particularly odd medical malady—a penis fracture. While it may sound strange,... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
