Ironwood Urology’s Blog

Low testosterone, also known as low-T or male hypogonadism, is a condition in which the testicles (gonads) are unable to produce enough of the testosterone hormone. Testosterone is responsible for various crucial bodily functions, such as promoting bone growth and strength, regulating sex drive (libido), and controlling sperm production.

If you’re experiencing lower abdominal pain, decreased sexual desire, blood in your urine or semen, difficulty urinating or, after running some tests, your primary care doctor has detected a testicular mass, they will likely refer you to a urological surgeon.

The procedure is deemed the most effective permanent method of male contraception, with a success rate of close to 95 percent. Nonetheless, even with this remarkable success rate, vasectomy— like any other type of surgical procedure— is not devoid of complications.

Concerned about your kidneys and wondering which specialist to see? Here’s how to determine if a nephrologist or a urologist is right for you.

Peyronie’s Disease is a worrisome, uncomfortable, and embarrassing curvature of the penis. It requires expert diagnosis and care by an experienced urologist, and most men can utilize non-surgical treatments.