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Welcome to the Patient Education Library of Ironwood Urology

We invite you to explore our comprehensive list of resources and educational materials designed to help educate you about your urological condition or treatment. Simply click on a topic below to learn more.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your condition or treatment, please feel free to contact Ironwood Urology in Phoenix, Arizona at (480) 961-2323. To request an appointment, use our secure online appointment request form.

This information is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used in place of an individual consultation, examination or the medical advice of your doctor. This information should not be relied upon to determine a diagnosis or course of treatment.

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  • Bladder Cancer
    Bladder cancer occurs when the cells in the bladder grow abnormally or out of control.  The exact cause of bladder cancer is unknown; however cigarette smoking and exposure to certain industrial chemicals appear to be risk factors.  The most common ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplicationsAdvancements
  • Da Vinci Robotic Surgery
    IntroductionRobotic surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System allows surgery to be performed with smaller incisions compared to traditional open surgery. By making only a few tiny incisions, patients benefit from having less pain, less scarring, less bleeding, and less ... Read More
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  • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    An enlarged prostate gland is a very common condition.  The prostate is a golf ball sized gland in men.  It is located underneath the bladder and in front of the rectum.  It is very common for a prostate gland to ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplicationsAdvancements
  • Erectile Dysfunction
    Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is the inability to maintain an erection long enough to have sexual intercourse.  It is normal for men to have trouble maintaining an erection from time to time.  However, if it occurs more than 25% of the time, it may be time ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplications
  • Incontinence - Urine
    Urinary incontinence is as concerning as it can be inconvenient and embarrassing.  Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine.  It is not a disease, but rather a symptom.  There are many causes of incontinence; some are more serious than ... Read More
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  • Interstitial Cystitis
    Interstitial cystitis is an ongoing bladder problem that causes an urgency to urinate, frequent urination, and pain.  Episodes may come and go.  Although there is no cure for interstitial cystitis, there are a variety of treatments that can help to ... Read More
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  • Male Infertility & Reproductive Endocrinology
    Many people think infertility is the result of "female problems."  However, male infertility is a factor for about 50% of people who have unsuccessfully tried to have children.  Infertility means that a couple is unable to have (conceive) a child ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentAm I at Risk
  • Nocturia - Excessive Nighttime Urination
    Nocturia is a condition that causes people to wake up numerous times during the night and urinate.  Nocturia is a common cause of insomnia, the inability to sleep at night.  There are many simple and not so simple causes of ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplicationsAdvancements
  • Overactive Bladder - Severe Overactive Bladder
    Overactive bladder can be very inconvenient and uncomfortable.  Overactive bladder causes an extreme sudden urgency to urinate, frequent urination, and the need to urinate at night (nocturia).  Some people experience unexpected urine loss as well.  The problem occurs when muscles ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplications
  • Pediatrics - Urinary Tract Infection, Bladder Infection
    Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are a common condition.  Most UTIs result from infection caused by bacteria that enters the urinary tract system.  UTIs can be quite uncomfortable and lead to problems with urination.  Fortunately, most UTIs respond well to prescription ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplications
  • Prostate Cancer
    Prostate cancer is a common type of cancer in men.  The prostate is a golf ball size gland found only in men.  It is located underneath the bladder and in front of the rectum.  In most cases, prostate cancer occurs ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplicationsAdvancements
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Females
    Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections that are spread by sexual activity.  Females, youths, and people of minority groups have the highest incidence of sexually transmitted diseases.  Sexually transmitted diseases may or may not produce symptoms, ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplicationsAdvancements
  • Urinary Tract Infection - Bladder Infection
    Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are a common condition.  Most UTIs result from infection caused by bacteria that enters the urinary tract system.  UTIs can be quite uncomfortable and lead to problems with urination.  Fortunately, most UTIs respond well to prescription ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplications

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Dr. Avila focuses on all aspects of men's health, including vasectomy, vasectomy reversal, male infertility, low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, penile prosthetic surgery, Peyronie’s disease, prostate health, and robotic urological surgery.