Penile prosthetic surgery is a treatment option for men with erectile dysfunction (ED). A penile prosthesis, also called penile implant, is a device that is installed inside the penis to assist in getting erections. Penile prosthetic surgery is recommended when conservative treatments for ED have failed to deliver adequate results. As with any surgery, it’s
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Coping with Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer develops when abnormal cells begin to grow and multiply in the prostate. The uncontrollable growth leads to the development of a tumor, which is life-threatening if not removed quickly. Common symptoms of prostate cancer include difficulty urinating, loss of bladder control, and blood in urine and semen. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with
Read MoreWhat Causes Low-T in Men?
While both men and women have some testosterone and some estrogen, men have much more testosterone and women have much more estrogen. The high level of testosterone gives men their manly features such as strong muscles and facial hair. Testosterone is also key to a man’s healthy sex drive and sperm production, so low levels
Read MoreWhen to See a Urological Surgeon
Urological surgeons diagnose and treat disorders and injuries affecting the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. They employ both nonsurgical and surgical methods to treat a wide variety of conditions from urinary obstructions to low testosterone (low-T), infertility, and prostate cancer. Although your primary care doctor can help with mild urinary problems, you may
Read More4 Symptoms of Peyronie’s Disease
Peyronie’s disease is a physical condition that can affect a man’s reproductive health. If you’re lucky, it may go away on its own; but the percentage of men who heal naturally from Peyronie’s disease without medical intervention is very low. In the interest of your sexual health and self-confidence, see a skilled urologist if you
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