If you are assessing your family planning needs and do not want to have children, a vasectomy may be the right procedure for you. A vasectomy is a surgical procedure performed to block sperm from reaching semen. This prevents a woman from becoming pregnant after sexual intercourse. It is a simple birth control procedure that […]
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Why Would You Need to See a Urologist?
A urologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, conditions, and injuries of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. Not many people know what a urologist does until they encounter an issue related to their field of work. There are a lot of health problems urologists are […]
What to Expect During a Visit to the Urologist
A urologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating issues of the urinary tract and the reproductive system, especially in men. Urologists help patients with various health issues such as pain when urinating, sexual problems, prostate issues, and incontinence. In the United States, it is estimated that 70% of people with a urinary […]
Why is There Blood in My Urine?
Blood in your urine –the medical tern is hematuria – most often occurs as a result of blood cells leaking from any area of the urinary tract. When any part of the urinary tract, which includes the kidneys, urethra, bladder, and ureters, is irritated, slight bleeding can be the result. And since urine from the […]
Treatment for Testicular Cancer
What do seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, comedic actor Tom Green and Olympic figure skater Scott Hamilton have in common? Besides legions of fans and a penchant for being in the spotlight, they have all survived diagnosis and treatment for testicular cancer. These three – and countless other men – were diagnosed in […]
