In 1834, British poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge penned “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” the tale of a seasoned, salty sailor who regales a fellow wedding guest with his account of a life on the seas. His story is both fascinating and tragic. Imagine, only salt water for miles – water everywhere – but not
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Unexpected Facts About Urology
There is a whole medical field focused on the health of the urinary and male reproductive system, called urology. Urology focuses on the care of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, the prostate gland, and your reproductive health. Urologists can diagnose, treat, and monitor disorders of the urinary tract and the external genital organs, which can
Read MoreWhat to Expect During Your Urologist Visit?
If your primary care doctor has referred you to visit a urologist due to symptoms you have been having, it’s important to know about that specialty and what to expect during your visit. Urology focuses on the care of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, the prostate gland, and your reproductive health. For instance, the urinary
Read MoreWhat is a vas to testicular bypass surgery and why would it be needed in a vasectomy reversal?
A vasectomy reversal is a microsurgical procedure for men who have undergone a vasectomy, and who now wish to father children. Vasectomy reversals are actually one of the most common elective surgeries for men; they have a high rate of success rate when performed by a skilled urologist, experienced in microsurgical techniques. (Even after years
Read MoreSurprising Things a Urologist Can Help With
Urologists are highly trained specialists that diagnose and treat disorders of the genitourinary system, which includes the kidneys, bladder, adrenal glands, urethra and reproductive organs. Many people know that urologists treat prostrate issues in men, but they may not know that a urologist can also help with both male and female infertility. In some cases,
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