Men's Health

Conditions

• Erectile dysfunction

  Overview:

  Also called ED or impotence. Occurs when a man can't get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. Erectile dysfunction can be a sign of a physical or psychological condition. It can cause stress, relationship strain, and low self-confidence.

  Symptoms may include:

  • lack of sexual desire or interest in sex
  • the inability to be physically aroused during sexual activity
  • experiencing pain during intercourse

  Treatment/Procedure Options:

  Can range from counseling and education between partners, medications to increase blood flow to surgical reconstruction to restore function or penile prosthesis implant.

• Kidney stones

  Overview:

  Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and acid salts that stick together in concentrated urine. They can be painful when passing through the urinary tract, but usually don't cause permanent damage.

  Symptoms may include:

  • pain in the back, belly or side of your body
  • pain or burning when you urinate
  • blood in the urine and an urgent need to urinate
  • can also be accompanied with nausea or vomiting.

  Treatment/Procedure Options:

  Increased fluid intake, medications or a urologist may need to remove or break up larger stones by non-invasive techniques or surgical procedures.

• Male infertility

  Overview:

  Male infertility can be caused by low sperm production, abnormal sperm function or blockages that prevent the delivery of sperm.

  Symptoms may include:

  • the inability to impregnate a female sexual partner
  • problems with sexual function such as difficulty ejaculation or small amounts of fluid ejaculated
  • pain or swelling in the testicle area

  Treatment/Procedure Options:

  Surgical options include testicular sperm extractions, varicocele repair, and vasectomy reversal in patients who previously underwent this surgery.

• Peyronie's disease

  Overview:

  Fibrous scar tissue inside the penis that causes curved, painful erections. Peyronie's disease is caused by repeated penile injury, typically during sex or physical activity.

  Symptoms may include:

  Penises vary in shape and size, and having a curved erection isn't necessarily a cause for concern. In Peyronie's disease, the bend is significant, and may occur along with pain or interfere with sexual function.

  Treatment/Procedure Options:

  Medications or surgery may be recommended if symptoms persist or worsen.

• Prostate enlargement

  Overview:

  Also called Benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. Age-associated prostate gland enlargement that can cause urination difficulty. This type of prostate enlargement isn't thought to be a precursor to prostate cancer.

  Symptoms may include:

  • the urinary stream may be weak or stop and start
  • a sense of incomplete emptying of the bladder
  • excessive urination at night
  • in some cases, it can lead to infection, bladder stones, and reduced kidney function

  Treatment/Procedure Options:

  Include medications or surgery, typically minimally invasive surgery.

• Urinary dysfunction

  Overview:

  Loss of bladder control, varying from a slight loss of urine after sneezing, coughing, or laughing to complete inability to control urination.

  Symptoms may include:

  • frequent urge to urinate (more than 8 times a day)
  • pain or burning while urinating
  • cloudy, dark or bloody urine
  • foul smelling urine

  Treatment/Procedure Options:

  Some treatments include behavioral therapy, drug therapy, exercises and surgical options.

• Urologic cancers

  Overview:

  Urologic cancers are growths of abnormal cells that form in the organs of the urinary tract in both men and women, and in the testicles, prostate and penis.

  Symptoms may include, but vary depending on the type of cancer:

  • issues with urination
  • issues with sexual function
  • pelvic and back pain
  • symptoms don’t occur until the cancer has become more advanced

  Treatment/Procedure Options:

  Depending on the grade and stage of the cancerous tumor, treatments can include active surveillance and lifestyle changes, surgical procedures, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

• Vasectomy

  Overview:

  Vasectomy is a form of male birth control that cuts the supply of sperm to your semen. It's done by cutting and sealing the tubes that carry sperm. Vasectomy has a low risk of problems and can usually be performed in an outpatient setting under local anesthesia.