News & EventsErectile dysfunction can affect self-confidence and create tension in a relationship. Because of the nature of the condition, it can be a difficult issue for men to talk about, but it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. In fact, approximately 50 percent of men are affected in their lifetime and one in four men with erectile dysfunction are under the age of 40.
In order to treat erectile dysfunction, it is vital that you understand what causes the condition.
Cancer is the leading cause of death around the world. Every year, approximately 12.7 million people are diagnosed with cancer and 7.6 million of them will die from the disease.
For World Cancer Day on February 4 2017, individuals and organizations are adopting the “We can. I can” approach to cancer. This means that organizations and individuals will both do their part to reduce the global burden of cancer.
A new study came out in 2014 that suggested that there was a possibility that men who had vasectomies could have increased odds of having prostate cancer. The study was published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO), and reported an “increased risk of the most lethal kind of prostate cancer” for men who had vasectomies done. This has since caused worrisome thoughts for men who previously had the procedure and increased hesitations for those thinking about getting one in the future.
November is Bladder Health Month, as recognized by the Urology Care Foundation. It’s a time to recognize all bladder conditions from more serious conditions like cancer, to less serious conditions such as UTI’s. Bladder Health Month is broken down by week:
Week 1 Theme: Incontinence, OAB and SUI (November 1-5)
Week 2 Theme: Nocturia and Bedwetting (November 6 – 12)
Week 3 Theme: Bladder Cancer (November 13 – 19)
Week 4 Theme: Bladder Infection/Urinary Tract Infection (November 20 – 26)
Week 5 Theme: Interstitial Cystitis (IC) and Neurogenic Bladder (November 27 – 30)
It is a common misconception that urologists only treat men, but many women may need to see this specialist too. While your OBGYN will monitor your overall and reproductive health, they may refer you to a urologist to treat common disorders that affect your urinary tract.
Men become more susceptible to prostate cancer as they get older and it’s a major issue for those in the middle to late stages of life. In fact, it’s the second leading cause of cancer-related death in American men. Since September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to highlight some of the most important facts surrounding this health issue.
If you’re a male that struggles with infertility, you might have been tempted to try one of the many male fertility supplements that are available on the market. But do they really help increase sperm count and mobility, or are they completely ineffective?
A lot of research has been done to study the effectiveness of fertility supplements, but evidence is still limited because of the variations in dosage and questions about the cause of infertility in patients.
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Since it is a permanent form of birth control, many men have questions or concerns before having a vasectomy. This is normal and to be expected.
Here are a few common vasectomy myths that many patients have de-bunked:
Kidney stones can happen at any adult age and can be extremely inconvenient. If diagnosed early, it can be treated more quickly. About 13% of men and 7% of women experience kidney stones, and half of those who get a kidney stone will get it again. Make sure you know the symptoms and when to see a doctor.