The prostate is a small walnut shaped gland, located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. The prostate is a component of the male reproductive system, and its main function is to produce the fluid that makes up part of the semen, designed to transport and nourish the sperm. The prostate surrounds
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What Is a Urological Surgeon, and What Do They Treat?
If you’re experiencing lower abdominal pain, decreased sexual desire, blood in your urine or semen, difficulty urinating or, after running some tests, your primary care doctor has detected a testicular mass, they will likely refer you to a urological surgeon. You may be inclined to search for answers as to what it is that a
Read MoreFactors to Consider When Searching for the Top Urologist
If you’ve received a referral from your primary care physician for your urological condition, one of the many questions that you probably have in mind is how to ascertain the urologist is a good one and the right fit for you. While your primary care physician is a reliable referral source, it still pays to
Read MoreProstate Cancer Treatment and Life Expectancy
Prostate cancer treatment has several approaches. If you have been diagnosed early, your options will be different compared to patients who are diagnosed with advanced-stage prostate cancer. The goals also differ between treatment for localized cancer (cancer that has not spread outside the prostate), regional cancer (spread outside the prostate but still near the organ),
Read MoreCan A Urologist Treat Male Infertility?
Male infertility is defined as any health condition that interferes with a man’s ability to fulfill the basic function of reproduction. Male infertility has various potential causes. These include low sperm production, hormonal imbalance, premature ejaculation, acute or chronic genital tract infection, testicular rupture, erectile dysfunction, among others. If you and your partner are unable
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