Ironwood Urology’s Blog

Before you get a vasectomy, you may have questions and will most likely conduct research about what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.

Prostate screening usually starts for men aged 50 and over; if you have a family history of prostate cancer, your doctor may recommend that you start having the tests done at age 40 or 45.

A vasectomy is a birth control method for men. It is a small surgical procedure that prevents sperm from exiting the body, thus preventing the possibility of fertilizing a woman’s egg.

Urologists are specialists that diagnose and treat issues affecting the urinary tract and its surrounding area. They treat kidney and bladder problems.

Peyronie’s disease is characterized by the formation of plaques, which are areas of scar tissue, under the skin of the penis. This condition causes the penis to bend or curve during an erection, because the scar tissue pulls on the skin.