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. Once a man reaches his mid-40s, life-saving health screenings should become a priority. If you
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Tips for Treating Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most common health conditions that can affect a man, from any age between 20 and 100. The fact that young men can also experience ED may surprise you, but there are a number of contributing factors that can affect younger men – including stress, poor nutrition, lack of
Read MoreBenefits of microsurgical urologic procedures
Microsurgery is used in many forms of surgery, including pediatric, reconstructive, orthopedic, and urologic procedures. Microsurgery is a surgical technique that allows medical professionals like urologists to obtain better results from procedures that require expertise, such as vasectomy reversal surgery and varicocele ligation. Microsurgery involves the use of an operating microscope placed above the patient
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Urological surgeons diagnose and treat disorders and injuries affecting the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. They employ both nonsurgical and surgical methods to treat a wide variety of conditions from urinary obstructions to low testosterone (low-T), infertility, and prostate cancer. Although your primary care doctor can help with mild urinary problems, you may
Read MoreCommon Urological Conditions Found in Men Over 50
Urology focuses on conditions and diseases of the urinary-tract system as well as the male reproductive organs. Both men and women can be susceptible to urological issues, such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), but certain conditions affect men only – particularly men who are over the age of 50. Many urological conditions in men tend
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