While a typical vasectomy can take anywhere between 15 and 30 minutes to perform, the amount of time it will take to recover can vary greatly from one patient to the next. At Comprehensive Urology, our trained urologists understand that making the decision to have a vasectomy can be nerve-racking, which is why we striveRead More
Regaining Control from Urinary Incontinence
Many older adults experience what is known as urinary incontinence, or the inability to control one’s bladder, and do not seek medical help because it is a common misconception that an overactive bladder is simply a sign of aging. However, it is not just older individuals who suffer from the involuntary loss of urine –Read More
Five Simple Changes to Everyday Life to Prevent Prostate Cancer
In 2015 alone, the American Cancer Society estimates that roughly 220,800 men will be newly diagnosed with prostate cancer, resulting in 27,540 deaths. While prostate cancer can be deadly, if diagnosed early enough, it can be cured. In order to avoid becoming a statistic, however, there are numerous steps you can take to protect yourRead More
Who is at Risk for BPH?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlargement of the prostate gland. While the symptoms of BPH can be similar to prostate cancer, BPH is not cancer and generally does not pose a serious health threat to most men. Virtually all men are susceptible to some degree of prostate enlargement as they age, and the conditionRead More
How is Prostate Cancer Diagnosed?
Prostate cancer affects hundreds of thousands of men every year. While modern cancer treatments have allowed for better treatments and a higher chance of complete success, proper prostate cancer treatment depends on a skilled diagnosis. Through diagnosis, your doctor will not only be able to understand the disease’s stage and its location, but also whatRead More
What are Varicoceles?
Varicoceles are a network of large veins that drain blood from the testicles. Similar to varicose veins in the leg, they usually develop in the scrotum on the left side during or after puberty. Although most cases of varicoceles appear in the left testicle, they can affect sperm production in both. Varicoceles do not resolveRead More
Tips for Healthy Living
By now, the benefits of healthy lifestyle choices are fairly well-known. A balanced, healthy diet and regular exercise plan, as well as a positive outlook on life, have been proven to affect everything from preventing (and alleviating) illness and disease, improving quality of life, helping in managing mental illness and depression, increasing longevity, and more.Read More
Finding the Right Vasectomy Doctor for You
If you are considering a vasectomy, you should know that it is one of the safest and most effective methods of contraception available for men. The procedure can be done in a short amount of time (typically 15-30 minutes) with little to no risks or complications. Although a vasectomy is considered to be a permanentRead More
What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and How Can It Affect You?
As men age, conditions that affect the health and long-term well-being of the prostate gland become more and more likely to occur. For many, benign prostate hyperplasia, or BPH, can create a wide variety of complications. However, many do not know or understand this condition. By learning more about BPH, you can be prepared toRead More
What is a Vasectomy?
A vasectomy is a surgical procedure performed as a permanent form of male birth control. A patient may choose to opt for permanent birth control for a variety of reasons. Some have one or several children before deciding to undergo vasectomy while others may prefer not to have children at all and decide to takeRead More