Urological surgeons are experts on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the urinary system and the male reproductive tract. While these health professionals are trained to treat both men and women, there are those—like Dr. Desiderio Avila, Jr. at Ironwood Urology— who focus on men’s sexual and reproductive health and are trained to address:
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Can a Vasectomy Reversal Cause Birth Defects?
If you and your partner want to try to conceive, but you’ve had a vasectomy in the past, then you will want to talk to a skilled urologist about the viability of having a vasectomy reversal. A vasectomy reversal is a procedure that involves reconnecting the vas deferens tubes, so that the sperm can travel
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A vasectomy is a birth control method for men. It is a small surgical procedure that prevents sperm from exiting the body, thus preventing the possibility of fertilizing a woman’s egg. A vasectomy is a highly popular, safe, and effective procedure. For men who do not want children at all or are done having children,
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Having a baby is a joyous moment in life, and finding out your pregnant is a very exciting experience. However, trying unsuccessfully to become pregnant and not knowing the reasons behind it can be devastating. Couples struggling with infertility can often feel depressed and lonely, especially when it seems like everyone they know is expecting a baby.
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There is a whole medical field focused on the health of the urinary and male reproductive system, called urology. Urology focuses on the care of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, the prostate gland, and your reproductive health. Urologists can diagnose, treat, and monitor disorders of the urinary tract and the external genital organs, which can
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