Ironwood Urology’s Blog

Erectile dysfunction – ED for short – is a condition in which a man is unable to achieve or sustain an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse. Still, the definition is can be a bit misleading. That’s because men who are unable to get or keep a firm erection also include those who can achieve an erection sometimes, but not always.

Vasectomy is a form of permanent birth control that involves a male undergoing surgery to block the vas deferens – the tubes in the scrotum that relay sperm – for which the procedure is named. Because many men don’t know what to expect before, during, and after a vasectomy, learning the facts will lead to a better decision-making process.

Urology is the medical field dedicated to the health of the urinary system and the male reproductive system. The urinary tract stores and releases urine as liquid waste, helping the body to maintain the right balance of water and chemicals.

A vasectomy is one of the safest, easiest and most effective birth-control methods for men. Yet fear, uncertainty, resistance and misconceptions about this procedure abound.

Testosterone is the hormone that fuels men’s engines. Produced in the testes, gonads and adrenal glands, testosterone drives puberty and overall men’s health throughout their lives by playing a key role in the male’s reproduction system including the testes and prostate, as well promoting increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair.