Clinical Surgeon and lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Kwame Yamoah Kyei, has disclosed that 7 to 8 out of 10 men in the country suffer from erection and urinal issues.

According to him, research he conducted revealed that most individuals in the country are grappling with these issues.

However, he indicated that the problem can still be managed and repaired by medics when reported early.

Speaking at the inaugural lecture at UG titled “Naked but not Ashamed: Revealing for Good Outcomes in the Management of Genitourinary Disorders” on May 29, 2025, Professor Yamoah admonished people to check their blood levels biannually.

“I agree that there are a few complications, issues about erection, issues about urine control. But in our last work, we realised that the majority of people – maybe 7 or 8 out of 10 – have such a challenge.

“And those challenges can still be managed and managed effectively. So, it is a viable option for you if you're younger. If you're 45, 55, or 60 and want to live to 88 or 90, I would suggest that you consider surgery as a possible option. The message is clear: after 50 years, check your blood level with PSA every two years,” he said.

The Surgeon further added, “If your doctor realises that your levels are approaching critical, we may ask you to do it yearly. Don't wait till your level is 400 or beyond, that could be bad news. As I said, for a PSA of 4.5 or 4.8, he could take his time and choose the period for further assessment. The kidney is one of the organs we have to deal with; kidney cancer is the third most common cancer we encounter.”

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Watch Professor Yamoah's remarks below: