Hypogonadism is a condition when sex glands, also known as gonads, cannot produce enough sex hormones required for masculine growth and development during puberty. You either can be born with hypogonadism (low T) or develop it later in life due to an injury or infection. Aging also contributes to low T as the level
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Benefits of Your Urological Surgeon Performing a Da Vinci Robotic Surgery
If you have a urological condition that is unresponsive to conservative interventions, the prospect of undergoing a surgery can understandably become unsettling. The good news is you now have minimally invasive options, such as that powered by the da Vinci® robotic technology, which has been touted by experts for the superior outcomes it delivers. Since
Read MoreWhen Is Hormone Treatment an Option for Prostate Cancer?
Patients who have prostate cancer may be recommended by their urologist to undergo hormone therapy to boost their cancer treatment. Hormone therapy – or androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) – for prostate cancer aims to reduce the body’s production of testosterone, which can help prostate cancer grow in a man’s body. The goal of this treatment
Read MoreCan Peyronie’s Disease Treatment Cure Erectile Dysfunction?
Peyronie’s disease (PD) is a benign condition that occurs when scar tissue builds up within the shaft of the penis. Peyronie’s disease and erectile dysfunction (ED) are two closely related conditions, in that the former is essentially one of the most common underlying causes of the latter. Aside from ED, Peyronie’s disease can also cause
Read MoreWhen to Visit a Urology Clinic
Urologists specialize in the maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment of functions and disorders concerning the urinary system, and especially the male reproductive system. It is often said that women always have an OB/GYN, and men (should) always have a urologist. A urologist is usually diagnosing and treating issues related to a patient’s bladder, kidneys, and prostate.
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