A vasectomy is a safe and effective method of permanent male birth control, as it is almost 100% effective. Thanks to advances in medicine, the procedure can be carried out even more quickly and easily than ever before – and right in the comfort of your urologist’s office. The procedure also has a low risk of
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Top Urologist’s Guide for Kidney Transplant Patients
If you’re one of the approximately 661,000 Americans living with kidney failure (also known as end-stage renal disease), you may have come to an important decision point: whether or not you should get a kidney transplant. Getting a kidney transplant is a major decision. It proves prudent to have your urologist evaluate your overall health
Read MoreWhat Happens if Peyronie’s Disease Is Left Untreated?
Peyronie’s disease is a condition that can happen in men whereby scar tissue, also called plaque, has developed inside the penis. This scar tissue pulls on the skin and causes curved, painful erections, and it may also cause the penis to lose width and length. If left untreated, the condition can lead to an inability
Read MoreHow can a urological surgeon help you decide if a vasectomy is the right choice for you?
Every year, approximately half a million American males choose to have a vasectomy. A vasectomy is a type of permanent birth control. To achieve it, a urology surgeon either cuts or seals off the tubes that sperm pass through during ejaculation. It is extremely effective, even more effective than birth control pills, condoms, and spermicide,
Read MoreProstate Cancer Diagnostic Tests
Prostate cancer is more common than you think. It is estimated that nearly one in seven American men are diagnosed with the disease. That’s why it’s good practice for men over 50 to get routine prostate cancer diagnostic tests or screenings. Prostate cancer affects the prostate, a golf ball-sized gland located underneath the bladder and
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