Men and women are not created equal; their physical differences include a susceptibility to different types of medical ailments and conditions. To ensure that men receive health care specific to their needs, there are several types of doctors they should see for preventive care. Urologist A urologist is a doctor who specializes in the genitals
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Living with Peyronie’s Disease
Unless you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Peyronie’s Disease, chances are this is the first you have ever heard of it. Perhaps you assume it has something to do with the curvature of the penis. While they’d be right, it’s important not to jump to conclusions and self-diagnose, as any curvature of
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Thanks to advanced microsurgical techniques, more and more men are now able to look forward to fathering children following a successful vasectomy reversal. Only a qualified surgeon, such as Dr. Desiderio Avila, can determine if a reversal is right for you. The following list can help you learn more about what you should know about
Read MoreVasectomy Reversal: Managing Your Expectations
Choosing to reverse a vasectomy in order to start or add to a family is a very personal, often emotionally difficult, decision that marks the first step towards a potential pregnancy. Vasectomy reversals can be effective, even after a long period of time. Recent advances in microsurgery have dramatically improved the success rate for vasectomy
Read MoreTestosterone Therapy: What is Safe?
Testosterone Therapy Testosterone is a male sex hormone, or androgen, responsible for most male characteristics. It is produced in the testicles and regulated by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus, which is located inside the brain. Hypogonadism is a disorder in which the body is incapable of maintaining normal male testosterone levels. Common symptoms of
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