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 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 MoreVisiting A Urologist For The First Time: What To Expect
Have you been experiencing pain or difficulty while urinating? Or maybe you’re having trouble with your sexual or prostate health? These questions signal that you need a urologist’s help, because you may have a kidney, bladder, hormone, or prostate issue. However, before you visit a urologist, you first have to set your expectations. Here’s what
Read MoreQuestions to Ask Your Phoenix Urologist Before Undergoing a Cystectomy
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with advanced bladder cancer, you may have been told that you will require a cystectomy (a surgical procedure to remove your entire bladder or a portion thereof) to stop or delay the cancer’s progression. At Ironwood Urology, board-certified Phoenix urologist Dr. Desiderio Avila, Jr. has performed numerous successful cystectomies, helping
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