Ironwood Urology’s Blog

Kidney stones are solid pieces of mineral-like matter that can resemble yellowish pebble stones. They can form in one of your kidneys when the minerals in your urine are not flushing out properly, which can occur if you’re not drinking enough water.

Peyronie’s disease, or penile curvature disease, is a condition that produces fiber-like lumps in the areas of the penis that fill with blood during an erection. These lumps, which are often called plaques, can grow and change the shape of the penis during an erection – usually resulting in a curved, painful erection.

Boosting your fertility is a good way to prepare for successful family planning with your partner. There are many ways of achieving this, and some of these ways can even help you improve your overall health in the process.

The prostate gland produces the thick, milky-white fluid that carries the millions of sperm cells during intercourse. The prostate is about the size of a walnut or a golf ball, and it is located between the bladder and the lower intestine. It surrounds part of the urethra, which is the internal tube where urine is directed from the bladder and out of the body.

Men and women are not created equal; their physical differences include a susceptibility to different types of medical ailments and conditions.