In Peyronie’s disease, the penis takes on a bent or curved shape. It can cause pain, erectile dysfunction (ED), and shortening of the organ. The curvature is caused by scar tissue that develops inside the penis in Peyronie’s disease. The scar tissue can cause flat lumps which can be felt just underneath the skin. The
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Tips for a Healthy Prostate
With close to 200,000 new cases diagnosed in the United States each year, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men besides skin cancers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) – an enlargement of the prostate – is not malignant, but it can obstruct the
Read MoreWhy Would You Need To See A Urologist?
The medical field is huge and no single doctor specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all medical conditions affecting humans. This is why doctors have specializations and focus on specific subfields within the medical field. One such field is urology. Urologists are often associated with men’s health, treating conditions affecting the male reproductive system.
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If you’ve been referred to a urologist by your primary care doctor, you may be wondering what exactly a urologist is. A urologist is a specialist who diagnoses, treats, and prevents diseases, conditions, and injuries that affect the urinary tract, kidneys, uterus, urethra, and male reproductive organs. Urologists have specialized education, training, and experience in
Read MoreWhat Are the Warning Signs of Prostate Cancer?
Growing older for men is usually accompanied by prostate issues. The most common problem is an enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which causes issues with urinating. But the most serious problem is prostate cancer. If you are a man who is over the age of 65, and especially if you have a family
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