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6 Ways to Improve Your Fertility 
You and your partner are anxious to start or add to your family, so you want to do what you can to boost your fertility. Given that male fertility issues contribute to half of infertility cases, these efforts are a good idea.
Sep 8th, 2023
4 Common Causes of Low Libido in Men

4 Common Causes of Low Libido in Men
You used to enjoy a healthy and active sex life, but you’re just not feeling it these days. If your interest in sex has plummeted, here are four reasons why this may be happening and what we can do to boost your libido.
Aug 7th, 2023
Yes, Men get Urinary Tract Infections, Too

Yes, Men get Urinary Tract Infections, Too
Though often thought to be only a women’s problem, urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect men, too. While male UTIs are less common, they’re often more complex, persistent, and difficult to treat.
Jul 1st, 2023
How to Manage Painful Erections

How to Manage Painful Erections
Painful erections are usually more than a mild inconvenience. Learn what to do once it happens, including how the right treatment can help.
Jun 1st, 2023
7 Conditions That Impact Male Fertility

7 Conditions That Impact Male Fertility
Of the millions of people who encounter infertility, the problem stems equally from the female side, the male side, and for reasons unknown. If you want to better understand the male piece of the infertility puzzle, read on.
May 15th, 2023
Why Men Over 40 Should Start Seeing a Urologist Regularly

Why Men Over 40 Should Start Seeing a Urologist Regularly
Getting older is inevitable. But proactive health care is the best way to ensure you get the most out of life. See how regular urology care can help you avoid and treat serious issues, from enlarged prostate to sexual dysfunction.
Jan 6th, 2023
Who’s at risk for male infertility?

Who’s at risk for male infertility?
Infertility in men can occur for a variety of reasons. Read on to learn some of the causes, some of the factors that can increase your risk of being intertile, and how the issue can be treated.
Dec 7th, 2022
Questions to Ask Before a Vasectomy Reversal

Questions to Ask Before a Vasectomy Reversal
If you’re hoping to co-create a pregnancy after your vasectomy, reversing the procedure may be your best option. Learn what questions to consider before you go back into surgery.
Nov 2nd, 2022
What Is a Cystoscopy, and Why Would I Need One?

What Is a Cystoscopy, and Why Would I Need One?
Problems involving the bladder may be investigated and treated through a procedure called a cystoscopy. It’s a minimally invasive procedure that gives an internal video view, and the hollow cystoscope also allows access for special instruments.
Sep 6th, 2022
Can COVID-19 Lead to Erectile Dysfunction?

Can COVID-19 Lead to Erectile Dysfunction?

The complications and side effects of being infected by COVID-19 are still revealing themselves, including its effect on sexual function. When it comes to COVID-19 and erectile dysfunction, here’s what we know.
Jul 1st, 2022
The Link Between Obesity and Erectile Dysfunction

The Link Between Obesity and Erectile Dysfunction
The added strain that obesity puts on your body takes a toll in many ways. Your sexual health may be affected by the loss of erectile function. There’s a link between your body mass index and sexual performance.
Jun 9th, 2022
What Causes Peyronie's Disease?

What Causes Peyronie's Disease?
Peyronie’s disease is probably more common than the data suggests because men are hesitant to discuss their symptoms with a physician. Our men’s health specialist discusses the possible causes and successful treatments available for Peyronie’s.
Apr 7th, 2022
Low Testosterone and Body Fat: Are they Linked?

Low Testosterone and Body Fat: Are they Linked?
You’re gaining weight and your belly is the first to show the signs, increasingly sticking out uncomfortably. While diet and age can play a role, do your testosterone levels also influence this unwelcome addition? It’s complicated.
Mar 1st, 2022
How Does Erectile Dysfunction Affect Sexual Desire?

How Does Erectile Dysfunction Affect Sexual Desire?
Erectile dysfunction (ED) may affect over half of all men. A common symptom of ED is the loss of libido, the urge to have sex. Ultimately, this symptom can be strong enough to contribute to the ED cycle.
Feb 1st, 2022
Having Difficulty Urinating? You May Have BPH

Having Difficulty Urinating? You May Have BPH
Knowing what causes your trouble with urination can help cure the problem. If you’re a male, BPH might be the cause. Fortunately, BPH can be treated and monitored. Keep reading to learn more.
Dec 1st, 2021
3 Ejaculation Disorders: Causes and Treatments

3 Ejaculation Disorders: Causes and Treatments
Several different issues can affect your sexual function, and ejaculation disorders are some of the more common. Here, we review three common types of ejaculation issues and how we can help.
Nov 3rd, 2021
5 Things to Consider Before a Vasectomy

5 Things to Consider Before a Vasectomy
A vasectomy is an effective form of male birth control. Though the procedure is reversible, there are some things you need to consider before getting a vasectomy. Click here to learn more.
Sep 7th, 2021
Have a Low Libido? We Can Help

Have a Low Libido? We Can Help
Your sex drive used to drive you crazy. Now it barely sputters. If you’re ready to rev up your engine again, we can help. We determine why your libido’s crashed and custom design the best method to get it back up and running at full speed.
Aug 12th, 2021

Can a Vasectomy Be Reversed?

When you decided to get a vasectomy, you wanted a form of permanent birth control. But life can change, and now you want to have children. Can your vasectomy be reversed?
Jul 18th, 2021

Erectile Dysfunction or Normal Aging?
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common problem that affects millions of men, especially as we grow older. Many men believe it is an unavoidable part of aging. Learning about ED and the available treatment options could improve your life at any age.
Jun 17th, 2021

The Link Between Erectile Dysfunction and Diabetes

It’s not easy talking about erectile dysfunction. However, this sensitive issue is a common problem for many men, especially those with diabetes. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do about it. Keep reading to learn more.
May 11th, 2021

5 Signs of an Enlarged Prostate
One of the most common men's health issues associated with aging is an enlarged prostate. If you’re noticing issues with urination that disrupt your days or nights, your prostate could be to blame.
Apr 8th, 2021

Common Causes of Male Infertility
Male infertility often plays a role in couples having problems getting pregnant. Learn the most common causes of male infertility, and schedule a visit with a fertility specialist to get to the root of your fertility troubles.
Mar 14th, 2021

The Psychological Impact of Sexual Dysfunction
When it comes to sexual dysfunction in men, the problem can form a vicious circle that may start with a physical issue, but soon becomes a psychological one. Or, vice versa. Let's take a look.
Feb 11th, 2021

How Is Male Infertility Diagnosed?
If you’re among the 10-15% of couples who are having trouble conceiving, here’s a look at how we can determine whether male infertility plays a role. By identifying the problem, we can get you on the road to building the family of your dreams.
Dec 3rd, 2020

Men Can Have Hot Flashes, Too
While hot flashes are often associated with women, many men are no strangers to this hormonal phenomenon. Here’s a look at why some men experience hot flashes and what we can do about them.
Nov 6th, 2020

Do You Have These 5 Telltale Symptoms of Peyronie's Disease?
If you’re like most men, you don’t want to talk about an oddly curved penis due to Peyronie’s disease. But if you have pain or can’t enjoy sex, it’s time to learn the telltale symptoms and talk with us, because we can help restore your sex life.
Oct 6th, 2020

Your Guide to a No-Scalpel Vasectomy
Forget everything you know about getting a vasectomy, because it all changes with a no-scalpel vasectomy. Now you can skip the incision, forget the pain, recover quickly, and get birth control that’s more effective than a woman’s tubal ligation.
Sep 16th, 2020

When Does Prostate Cancer Require Treatment?
If you’ve learned that you have prostate cancer, you have some decisions to make. Should you watch and wait or pursue treatment? Read on to learn more about prostate cancer and when it requires treatment.
Aug 17th, 2020

5 Tips for Preventing Kidney Stones

Enduring just one kidney stone is likely more than enough to make you want to do everything possible to avoid another one. You’ll be happy to hear that there are simple and practical steps you can take to combat kidney stones.
May 26th, 2020
Some urologists treat both women and men, but they may also specialize in male reproductive health and a wide variety of issu

Why Should a Man See a Urologist?
Some urologists treat both women and men, but they may also specialize in male reproductive health and a wide variety of issues related to a man’s urinary tract system. Find out when and why you should schedule an appointment with a urologist.
Jan 12th, 2020

Vasectomy How It Works
Are you tired of listening to your wives go on and on about how they are tired of being on birth control since they were 16? Yikes, so it is time to man up and step up to the plate.
Jun 27th, 2019

Low T
Are you feeling exhausted, irritable, and a little heavier than you like? Are you asking yourself “Just a few years ago I was feeling fit and looking good… What Happened?” If this sounds like you then you might have low testosterone (low T).
Jun 27th, 2019