Ironwood Urology’s Blog

When it comes to prostate cancer, not all prostate cancers are equal: Some grow very slowly and may never need any treatment, while others grow faster and can become fatal in just a few months without treatment.

Many changes happen throughout your body – such as to your bladder and kidneys – as you get older and become an adult. Plus, older men may experience an enlarged prostate, which can also cause certain urinary issues.

More than 500,000 men opt for vasectomies every year in the United States: the procedure is safe and nearly a foolproof method of preventing pregnancy, boasting an almost 100-percent effectiveness.

Peyronie’s disease, also known as penile fibrosis, is a connective tissue disorder in which fibrous scarring forms inside the penis, appearing in form of plaques (patches of scar tissue below the skin layer).

Studies show that an average of 7% of men and 10% of women experience bladder leakage, with this percentage increasing drastically in older patients.