Ironwood Urology’s Blog

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed usually in oldermen. While many prostate cancer cases develop slowly and only require modest intervention, other cases might feature aggressive growth that requires immediate action.

Are you looking for a permanent, effective, and safe birth control method? If you are, consider a vasectomy. Having a vasectomy allows a man to have sexual intercourse without the risk of creating an unwanted pregnancy.

When men visit their doctors, they may feel too awkward to ask about or discuss specific concerns. Thankfully, urologists are accustomed to answering uncomfortable questions, as this is their field of specialty – particularly men’s health.

Generally, unless a man is bleeding or is experiencing significant pain, he will put off seeing a doctor. While younger men can usually get away with this and still remain relatively healthy, it becomes increasingly important as men get older.

Men who have decided that they no longer want to have children may decide to get a vasectomy. A vasectomy severs and blocks the sperm ducts that enable the passage of sperm during ejaculation.