With summer right around the corner, team and summer sports might be starting back up in your area. With this, you must ensure you and your children are as safe as possible while playing. One thing that you need to do is to make sure you have the appropriate protection to prevent testicular trauma. Injuries […]
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, which places an emphasis on raising awareness and providing education about testicular cancer, its risk factors, symptoms, and treatment. According to the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), testicular cancer most often develops in young and middle-aged men and is the most common form of cancer in 20- to […]
Women aren’t the only ones who experience hormone changes as they age. Male menopause, or andropause, is the decline in male hormone production. This drop in hormone levels is not as dramatic as women going through menopause. The NHS suggests that although testosterone levels fall as men age, the decline is steady at about 1% […]
The prevalence of this disease makes knowing the warning signs and risk factors of prostate cancer pertinent in men of all ages.
Male hypogonadism can be distressing. It is important to know of ways to naturally increase testosterone as it helps maintain overall well-being.
The testicles are the part of a male’s body that produce testosterone and make sperm. As a part of a man’s reproductive system, testicular conditions can cause issues dealing with hormonal imbalances, sexual dysfunction, and infertility. Because there are no bones or muscles protecting the testicles, they become susceptible to injury, especially during high-impact sports. […]
Urology is a field of medicine that focuses on the health of the urinary system in both men and women, along with diseases that affect a man’s reproductive system. This means a urologist specializes in common urology procedures dealing with the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, adrenal glands, penis, prostate, and testicles. Common Procedures Performed By […]
A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that cuts off the supply of sperm to the semen by cutting and sealing the vessels that carry the sperm. This procedure is one of the most common forms of permanent birth control in the United States. It is estimated that 50 million men worldwide have received a vasectomy. […]
Low testosterone occurs when the body does not produce enough of the male sex hormone. This deficiency can lead to loss of energy, a lowered sex drive, erectile dysfunction, less muscle mass, a depressed mood, and more. Low testosterone is a common condition in men, especially as they age. It affects an estimated 4 to […]
Male infertility is one of the many male health problems we diagnose and treat at Alliance Urology Specialists. There are various causes that lead to problems with fertility in both women and men, making it a common occurrence among heterosexual couples. Up to 15% of couples experience infertility, with one-third of the causes of infertility […]