A growing number of men in America – more than half a million annually – are electing to undergo a vasectomy. This is a sterilization procedure in which a urological surgeon removes a segment of the vas deferens, a tube in the testis that transports mature sperm cells to the urethra in preparation for ejaculation.
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How to Pick the Best Urology Doctor in Your Area
If you are looking for a urology doctor, you likely have a problem with your urological system (bladder, kidneys, prostate, etc.) or reproductive system, and this is when your primary care doctor may recommend seeing a urology doctor. A urology doctor will guide you through many decisions about treating your urinary system condition and problem
Read MoreMale Infertility: Prevention and Medication
Male infertility is when a man cannot get his partner pregnant. It can be due to low sperm count, poor sperm quality, or blockages in the reproductive tract. It is estimated that one in every six men in the United States will experience some form of infertility in their lifetime. This number is even higher
Read MoreCan a man with an inflatable penile prosthesis get a woman pregnant?
An inflatable penile prosthesis is a device implanted into the penis to help men with erectile dysfunction. The prosthesis consists of two cylinders filled with saline solution and a pump placed under the scrotum’s skin. When the man wants an erection, he squeezes the pump, which fills the cylinders with saline and causes them to
Read MoreWhat Are the Causes of Peyronie’s Disease?
Peyronie’s disease (PD) is a disorder that causes the penis to bend, curve, or lose girth or length. This is due to the buildup of plaque in the tough elastic membrane in the penis called the tunica albuginea, which is responsible for maintaining penile rigidity and length during an erection. The underlying cause of Peyronie’s
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