Ironwood Urology’s Blog

When you need an annual checkup, have a lingering illness, or have an unusual pain in a part of your body, it only makes sense to visit your primary care physician (PCP). However, if there is a specific problem or pain and you need a higher level of care, your PCP will refer you to a specialist.

Unless you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Peyronie’s Disease, chances are this is the first you have ever heard of it. Perhaps you assume it has something to do with the curvature of the penis. While they’d be right, it’s important not to jump to conclusions and self-diagnose, as any curvature of the penis doesn’t necessarily qualify as Peyronie’s. So what is Peyronie’s Disease, and how does one live with it?

For a woman, despite trying to track your menstrual cycle, tracking your most fertile days, and trying every fabled trick to get pregnant, perhaps you have not had any luck in conceiving a child. However, while most infertility messaging is generally targeted toward a woman’s inability to conceive, it can just as likely be due to male infertility issues.

Erectile dysfunction can affect men of any age, and it’s never a good time. While the condition is most notably thought to affect older men, the truth is that young men, middle-aged men and yes, older men, can all experience the effects of erectile dysfunction. While it may be caused by a treatable condition like high blood pressure, or due in part to certain lifestyle habits, it’s important to talk to your doctor if impotence is affecting your sexual relationship and your ability to have sex successfully.

If you and your partner are having issues conceiving, it might not always be due to female fertility issues; well over 2 million men are diagnosed with male infertility every year in the US. While the causes may include issues with semen production, sperm transport, or ejaculation issues, a few simple lifestyle changes can make all the difference when it comes to sperm quality.