Ironwood Urology’s Blog

At Ironwood Urology, Dr. Desi Avila is one of Phoenix’s leading men’s health specialists who focuses on all aspects of men’s healthcare, including low testosterone (low-T), infertility, vasectomy, erectile dysfunction (ED), and prostate health.

Are you looking for a new urology clinic, or have you decided it's time to change your current one? Choosing a qualified, experienced, approachable, and caring urologist isn’t always easy.

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.

Feeling a burning sensation when you urinate and pain during ejaculation are common signs of certain sexually transmitted diseases, so these symptoms are cause for concern.

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.