‘How Do I Treat Constipation?’ — Ask Dr. Harry Fisch
At least once every few months, I get severely backed up. How do I treat constant constipation? -- Matt, 28, New York
Dr. Harry Fisch
Dr. Harry Fisch is a board certified urologist at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He is one of the nation’s leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of Men’s health issues as well as sexuality and fertility problems in couples. Internationally renowned, he has pioneered microsurgical techniques for disorders associated with male infertility such as vasectomy reversal and varicocele repair.
‘Can I Get Hemorrhoids From Sitting On a Cold Surface?’ — Ask Dr. Harry Fisch
Can I get hemorrhoids from sitting on a cold surface? If so, how can I reduce the swelling? -- Lester, 39, Green Bay, WI
‘Why Can’t I Stop Farting?’ — Ask Dr. Harry Fisch
What can I do about a flatulence problem? -- Patrick, 21, Newbridge, NJ
‘Can I Become Infertile Just From Getting Kicked in the Testicles?’ — Ask Dr. Harry Fisch
"During a soccer game in college, I was accidentally kicked right in the junk. Now some ten years later I'm having trouble conceiving a child. Can a guy become infertile if kicked in the testicles?" -- Mike, 28,
‘I Can’t Pee in Public’ — Ask Dr. Harry Fisch
"I can’t pee in public places. I've tried everything but nothing works. What can I do?" -- Terrence, 37, El Paso
First of all, you’re not alone. One estimate is that about 17 million men in the US experience “bashful bladder syndrome” to one degree or another
‘How Do I Check Myself Medically?’ — Ask Dr. Harry Fisch
"I hate going to the doctor. What types of health screenings can I do myself without going to the doctor?" -- Lewis, 21
For guys, the only free health screening you can do yourself at home is to check yourself for testicular cancer. You should do
What’s ‘Male Menopause’? — Ask Dr. Harry Fisch
Is there such a thing as the male menopause? -- Hannibal, 24, Denver
‘Do I Need to Do Cardio?’ — Ask Dr. Harry Fisch
Some newer exercise fads argue that cardiovascular exercise is less important for health than strength training -- is there science to back up this claim?
‘Do I Need to Eat More?’ — Ask Dr. Harry Fisch
'Does a guy's body need more fuel per pound of body weight than women, regardless of activity level?' -- Levi, 38, Alabama
Yes, all other things being equal, a man will burn more calories per hour than a woman of the same weight at the same activity level.
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‘When Can I Ditch the Condoms?’ — Ask Dr. Harry Fisch
My girlfriend and I are both STD-free and she's on birth control -- how worried do I really need to be about having sex without a condom? -- Tyvon, 24, Camden, NJ
How worried you need to be depends on several things