Prostate cancer treatment has several approaches. If you have been diagnosed early, your options will be different compared to patients who are diagnosed with advanced-stage prostate cancer. The goals also differ between treatment for localized cancer (cancer that has not spread outside the prostate), regional cancer (spread outside the prostate but still near the organ),
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Can A Urologist Treat Male Infertility?
Male infertility is defined as any health condition that interferes with a man’s ability to fulfill the basic function of reproduction. Male infertility has various potential causes. These include low sperm production, hormonal imbalance, premature ejaculation, acute or chronic genital tract infection, testicular rupture, erectile dysfunction, among others. If you and your partner are unable
Read MoreQuestions to Ask Your Urological Surgeon About Your Surgery and Recovery
Urological surgeons are experts on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the urinary system and the male reproductive tract. While these health professionals are trained to treat both men and women, there are those—like Dr. Desiderio Avila, Jr. at Ironwood Urology— who focus on men’s sexual and reproductive health and are trained to address:
Read MoreCan a Vasectomy Reversal Cause Birth Defects?
If you and your partner want to try to conceive, but you’ve had a vasectomy in the past, then you will want to talk to a skilled urologist about the viability of having a vasectomy reversal. A vasectomy reversal is a procedure that involves reconnecting the vas deferens tubes, so that the sperm can travel
Read MoreFacts You Should Know Before Having a Vasectomy
A vasectomy is a birth control method for men. It is a small surgical procedure that prevents sperm from exiting the body, thus preventing the possibility of fertilizing a woman’s egg. A vasectomy is a highly popular, safe, and effective procedure. For men who do not want children at all or are done having children,
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