Apollo launches Eastern India’s first Male Infertility & Impotence Clinic in a hospital set-up
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals launched Eastern India’s First and most advanced comprehensive Male Infertility and Impotence Clinic in a hospital set-up, introducing to this part of the world the latest treatments for erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction, including surgeries to correct penile deformities with implants. To deal with erictile dysfunctio problem, there are modern treatments, including Intracavernous Injection, Vacuum Erection Devices, Penile prostheses (implant). Medical support can focus on Hormonal treatment like Testosterone replacement and Psychosexual counselling. Apollo can also help patients with Medicated Urethral System for Erection,” Said Dr Atanu Jana, consultant urologist, Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata who was present at the occasion.
The Male Infertility and Impotence Clinic would address:
· Erectile dysfunction – Persistent inability to attain and /or maintain an erection sufficient to permit satisfactory sexual performance
· Ejaculatory dysfunction
· Penile deformity
Major causes of erectile dysfunction are Psychogenic, Vasculogenic, (Cardiovascular disease, Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus and Major pelvic surgery or radiotherapy), Neurogenic (Central – Multiple sclerosis, Parkinsonism, Tumour, Stroke, spinal cord disease. Peripheral – T2DM, Alcoholism, Polyneuropathy, Surgery), Anatomical, Peyronie’s disease, Penile fracture, Congenital Curvature of penis, Hormonal (Hypogonadism, Hyperprolactinemia, Hyper and Hypo thyroidism, Cushing’s disease).“Erectile dysfunction is a rising malady in this modern era of stress. It is affecting younger and younger population and is standing out like a major health hazard. It is also an indicator of serious vascular disease, which might be the harbinger of cardiovascular disease. We need to take more cognizance of this both for pleasurable sexual function as well as detection of serious health maladies,” said Dr. Amit Ghose, senior consultant urologist, AGH.
To address erectile dysfunction it is important for individuals to concentrate on Lifestyle modifications like
- Avoid smoking
- Maintain body weight
- Regular exercise
- Stop alcohol abuse
- Modify medications
- Optimise management of DM, HTN and heart disease
To address penile deformity Apollo has also launched surgeries, including penile implants, correction of varicocele, correction of obstruction to the vas difference and correction of penile curvature with bovine pericardial patch.
About Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. (AHEL) It was in 1983, that Dr. Prathap C. Reddy made a pioneering endeavor by launching India’s first corporate hospital – Apollo Hospitals in Chennai. Now, as Asia’s foremost trusted integrated healthcare group, its presence includes over 12,000 beds across 71 Hospitals, 3300 Pharmacies, over 90 Primary Care clinics and 150 Diagnostic centers, 110 plus Telemedicine Centres, over 15 medical education centres and a Research Foundation with a focus on global Clinical Trials, epidemiological studies, stem cell & genetic research, Apollo Hospitals has been at the forefront of new medical advancements with the most recent investment being the commissioning of South East Asia’s very first Proton Therapy Centre in Chennai.Every four days, the Apollo Hospitals Group touches a million lives, in its mission to bring healthcare of international standards within the reach of every individual. In a rare honour, the Government of India had issued a commemorative stamp in recognition of Apollo’s contribution, the first for a healthcare organization. Apollo Hospitals Chairman, Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, was conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 2010.For 35 years, the Apollo Hospitals Group has continuously excelled and maintained leadership in medical innovation, world-class clinical services and cutting-edge technology. Its hospitals are consistently ranked amongst the best hospitals in the country for advanced medical services.
