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 · 12 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: The eating habits that quietly wreck erections

Worst foods for erectile dysfunction: The eating habits that quietly wreck erections

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Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Jan 15, 2026 · 11 min read

The worst foods for erectile dysfunction are the ones that raise blood pressure, damage blood vessels, spike cholesterol, destabilize blood sugar, or impair nerve signals, especially high sodium processed foods, trans and saturated fat heavy meals, added sugar, and alcohol. If you keep running into “can’t get hard” nights, your plate may be a bigger ...

How much curve is too much? A urologist’s guide to penis curvature and Peyronie’s disease

How much curve is too much? A urologist’s guide to penis curvature and Peyronie’s disease

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Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Jan 12, 2026 · 10 min read

For most men, a penis curve of about 5 to 30 degrees is normal, and concern starts when the curve is more than 30 degrees or causes pain or sex problems. This guide explains how to measure curvature, what Peyronie’s disease is, and which next steps and treatments a urologist may recommend. “A small bend ...

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 · 11 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. A single 2009 rugby study reporting higher DHT (a potent ...

9 foods that fight hot flashes in men and what to avoid

9 foods that fight hot flashes in men and what to avoid

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Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Jan 07, 2026 · 12 min read

Certain foods and diet patterns can help reduce hot flash frequency and intensity in men, especially when episodes are linked to hormone shifts, blood sugar swings, or inflammation. The best approach is not one “miracle food,” but a repeatable way of eating that keeps your internal thermostat more stable. “In men, hot flashes are often ...

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