You know that women have gynecologists, and these doctors ensure their sexual and reproductive health. Likewise, men have urologists for the same reasons.
Let’s talk about some of the key reasons why men should visit their urology clinic, and where you can go in the Phoenix area for excellent men’s health and sexual health treatments.
Why Should I Go to a Urology Clinic?
Every urologist is specially trained in men’s health, including treating the following issues:
Testicular Pain
Pain in the testicles can be alarming. If you notice this condition, don’t ignore it – visit a skilled urologist for an evaluation and treatment. Keep in mind that a urologist will more readily know how to analyze and treat this issue than would a general practitioner or a family doctor.
Erectile Dysfunction and Peyronie’s Disease
Erectile dysfunction (ED) can be due to a number of different health issues, from diabetes to stress. It is a common disorder that may develop in men at any age, but it is highly treatable.
One cause of ED for many men is a curvature of the penis when erect, which is Peyronie’s disease. This can cause pain during sex, so talk to a urologist about treatment that can address the condition.
Urinary Incontinence or Blood in the Urine
Urinary issues include difficulty urinating, frequent urination, a sudden urge to urinate late at night, and a feeling of not being able to fully empty your bladder.
These issues may be caused by an enlarged prostate, or BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). Your urologist can prescribe a suitable medication for this problem.
You may also notice that your urine is pink or has flecks of blood. This can also be evaluated and treated at a urology clinic.
Cancer Screening
Men who are over the age of 40 should have their PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels checked at least once a year. This is done using a simple blood test, through a sample of blood taken from your arm.
Prostate cancer is usually asymptomatic in the beginning; once symptoms do appear, it is usually too late to treat successfully. That is why annual cancer screenings, including a PSA test and a digital rectal exam (DRE), can help to detect and prevent cancer at an early stage.
With regular cancer screening, your urologist can easily catch various cancers early enough to treat successfully – including kidney cancer (renal cancer), bladder cancer, testicular cancer, and prostate cancer.
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard masses that can form in the urinary tract due to the accumulation of minerals. Kidney stones make urination severely painful if they pass through the urinary tract. Your urologist can administer quick, effective, and relatively painless treatment for kidney stones.
Vasectomy
If you don’t want to father any more children, a vasectomy is a safe, quick, fairly painless, and cost-effective method of birth control. Talk to your urologist about the no-scalpel vasectomy – no stitches and no needles are involved in the procedure.
A vasectomy is a much less expensive form of permanent birth control than the various options available for women, which require general anesthesia and a much more invasive procedure.
Urology Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona
Are you looking for a medical specialist in men’s health? Ironwood Urology is here for you.
We provide the full set of medical services for men, including prostate cancer testing, low-T (low testosterone), ED, Peyronie’s disease, vasectomy, vasectomy reversal, fertility, and penile prosthesis. Our urologist, Dr. Desi Avila, has years of experience in both surgical and nonsurgical procedures for treating various medical conditions.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Avila, contact our friendly staff today by calling us at (480) 961-2323 or by filling out our easy-to-use appointment request form online now. We look forward to being your healthcare partner.
