If you’re experiencing lower abdominal pain, decreased sexual desire, blood in your urine or semen, difficulty urinating or, after running some tests, your primary care doctor has detected a testicular mass, they will likely refer you to a urological surgeon. You may be inclined to search for answers as to what it is that a
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Treating Post-Vasectomy Pain
Vasectomy is a male sterilization procedure that involves cutting or clamping the tubes that carry sperm (vas deferens) to prevent it from traveling through and mixing with semen during ejaculation. The procedure is deemed the most effective permanent method of male contraception, with a success rate of close to 95 percent. Nonetheless, even with this
Read MoreKidney Problems: Should You Call a Urologist or a Nephrologist?
Concerned about your kidneys and wondering which specialist to see? Here’s how to determine if a nephrologist or a urologist is right for you. What Is a Nephrologist? A nephrologist is a medical doctor specializing in diseases and chronic conditions of the kidneys, the bean-shaped structures that rid the blood of toxins through urine. The
Read MorePeyronie’s Disease: Non-surgical Treatment Options
Peyronie’s Disease is a worrisome, uncomfortable, and embarrassing curvature of the penis. It requires expert diagnosis and care by an experienced urologist, and most men can utilize non-surgical treatments. Learn the details on how you can improve your sexual health and function with Dr. Desi Avila at Ironwood Urology. What Is Peyronie’s Disease? Peyronie’s Disease
Read MoreTypes of Prostate Cancer Treatment
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer—the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United States. As with any type of cancer, prostate cancer develops when the cells in the prostate gland undergo changes in their DNA. Also referred to as mutations, these changes cause the cells to
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