Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Dr. Alexander Grant is a urologist and researcher specializing in men's reproductive health and hormone balance. He helps men with testosterone optimization, prostate care, fertility, and sexual health through clear, judgment-free guidance. His approach is practical and evidence-based, built for conversations that many men find difficult to start.

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At what age does a man stop ejaculating? Understanding the changes in your body

At what age does a man stop ejaculating? Understanding the changes in your body

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Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Jan 19, 2026 · 9 min read

There is no specific age when a man stops ejaculating, and many men can ejaculate throughout life, though semen volume and the “force” of ejaculation often decline with age.,[1] If ejaculation changes suddenly or stops completely, it is worth getting checked because the cause is often identifiable and treatable. “Most men don’t hit a birthday ...

Worst foods for erectile dysfunction: How your diet affects your erection quality

Worst foods for erectile dysfunction: How your diet affects your erection quality

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Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Jan 15, 2026 · 10 min read

Diets high in processed sugars, trans fats, and excessive sodium (a typical “Western diet”) can worsen erectile dysfunction by damaging the endothelium and reducing nitric oxide–driven vasodilation needed to fill and trap blood in the penis. Because penile arteries are smaller and show vascular injury earlier than the heart, your grocery list can affect erection ...

How much curve is too much? The science of penile shape and Peyronie’s

How much curve is too much? The science of penile shape and Peyronie’s

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Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Jan 12, 2026 · 9 min read

A congenital penile curve of up to about 30° is common and usually “normal” if it doesn’t cause pain or interfere with intercourse, but a new or worsening bend is most often Peyronie’s disease, where scar plaque in the tunica albuginea blocks expansion and pulls the erection toward it. Here’s how to tell benign anatomy ...

Does creatine increase testosterone? The science on muscle fuel and male hormones

Does creatine increase testosterone? The science on muscle fuel and male hormones

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Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Jan 11, 2026 · 10 min read

Creatine monohydrate does not significantly increase total or free testosterone in healthy men in controlled studies, because it works by boosting cellular energy (ATP recycling) rather than directly stimulating the endocrine system. It may still help you train harder and see temporary workout-related hormone spikes—and a single 2009 rugby study reporting higher DHT (a potent ...

9 foods that fight hot flashes: A tactical guide for men

9 foods that fight hot flashes: A tactical guide for men

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Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Jan 07, 2026 · 11 min read

In men with severe hypogonadism or on androgen deprivation therapy, hot flashes occur when falling testosterone disrupts the hypothalamic “set point,” triggering norepinephrine surges that drive rapid skin vasodilation and sweating—pathways diet can help calm by reducing neuro-inflammation and autonomic stress. If you’re among the up to 80% of men on ADT who experience these ...

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