How to Perform a Testicular Self-Exam Although men of any age can develop testicular cancer, it is most common in men between the ages of 20 and 35. As is the case with any disease, early detection gives a man the best chance of successful treatment and recovery. In fact, the survival rate is almost
Getting a Vasectomy: Things to Consider Before the Procedure Once you and your partner have made the decision to refrain from having children, you have two options: temporary or permanent birth control. Although temporary methods can be very effective, couples that know they are done having children for good may be looking for a more
4 Ways to Treat Female Low Sex Drive While it’s healthy and normal for sexual desire to fluctuate, a low sex drive can be uncomfortable to acknowledge. However, if you or someone you care about is experiencing a low sex drive, rest assured that there are solutions to get your libido back on track. As
Your Guide to Varicocele Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options As a man, experiencing swelling in your scrotum can be not only painful, but also uncomfortable to acknowledge. However, varicoceles are a fairly common occurrence, developing in the scrotum of approximately 10 to 15 out of every 100 men. While typically harmless, this condition can cause
What is Prostatitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment You may have heard the term prostatitis used before, but what is prostatitis? As a man, it is important to ask these questions and prioritize your urology health. Prostatitis, otherwise known as a prostate infection, occurs when the prostate and its surrounding area become swollen or inflamed. This
Prostate Cancer 101: What Every Man Should Know Knowing the facts, symptoms, risk factors, and screening tests can help bring awareness to prostate cancer. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed or you’re trying to prevent the disease altogether, keep reading for seven things you should know about this extremely prevalent condition. 1. Prostate cancer is a
September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month In honor of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we are sharing information on how you can spread awareness and support loved ones with prostate cancer — a disease that affects approximately 1 in 9 men in the United States. Second to skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most
Treating an Enlarged Prostate With Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) occurs when a man’s prostate swells, which puts pressure on the urethra and prevents urine from passing. It is a common urological condition that affects about 50% of men by age 60, and up to 90% of men by age 85. But
Questions to Ask Your Urologist: Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men. In fact, 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. But, no matter how common it is, we understand that a condition like prostate cancer can leave you with more questions than
6 Ways to Prevent a UTI During the Summer Summer means warmer weather, longer days, and road trips with friends and family. But as the temperature and humidity rise, so does your risk of developing a urinary tract infection (UTI). Urinary tract infections are one of the most common infections