Men’s Health
Men’s urological health covers the overall health of the urinary tract and male reproductive system. Many conditions can affect men’s urological health, including …
Incontinence
Medtronic InterStim™ Therapy
Many patients with an overactive bladder or retention issues have a poor or reduced quality of life. When lifestyle changes and medications fail, Medtronic bladder-control therapy delivered by the InterStim™ system can help. It is simple and discreet, and it delivers the kind of relief that lets patients enjoy the activities they love without a second thought.
BOTOX
Patients 18 and older can use bladder BOTOX as a medicinal prescription for an overactive bladder. In this form, it is used as a muscle and nerve relaxer. The treatment may help by soothing nerves and thus preventing accidents, as well as the need to urinate immediately. Patients also find they need to urinate less frequently after using BOTOX.
Prostate Cancer
da Vinci Surgery
The da Vinci prostatectomy is chosen by more U.S. men than any other treatment for prostate cancer. It’s a minimally invasive, robotics-assisted surgical procedure that removes the cancerous prostate gland and related structures.
SpaceOAR Hydrogel
SpaceOAR Hydrogel is an absorbable gel that is designed to create a temporary space between the prostate and the rectum, reducing the radiation dose delivered to the rectum during prostate cancer radiation treatments. Learn more.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Rezum
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlargement of the prostate gland affecting 50% of men between the ages of 51 and 60, and up to 90% of men over the age of 80. This enlargement can compress the urethra, reducing the flow of urine from the bladder, and sometimes blocking it entirely.
Rezum is a form of water vapor therapy that uses thermal energy from steam and treats prostate tissue. A urologist, using a handheld device, injects this vapor into the prostate. Because of how quick and painless the process is, it is generally an out-patient or in-clinic procedure. Patients are generally able to drive themselves home after treatment.
Urolift
The UroLift System is a one-time clinical procedure that may provide immediate relief for patients with BPH symptoms. It is a safe alternative to medications and has minimal long-term side effects. UroLift is also the only BPH treatment that does not require heating, cutting or removing tissue – all of which can lead to erectile dysfunction. UroLift is considered a same-day procedure. Some patients feel an immediate sense of relief.
Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder (OAB) causes a person to urinate more frequently and to feel a sudden and intense need to urinate. Urge incontinence occurs when this urge to urinate causes leaking. Although the two often occur together, they are not the same thing.
OAB refers to a group of symptoms, which may or may not include incontinence. The other symptoms are:
- frequent urination at night
- sudden intense urges to urinate
- urinating eight or more times during the day
- symptoms that disrupt daily life or that a person perceives as annoying
Medtronic InterStim™ Therapy
Many patients with an overactive bladder or retention issues have a poor or reduced quality of life. When lifestyle changes and medications fail, Medtronic bladder-control therapy delivered by the InterStim™ system can help. It is simple and discreet, and it delivers the kind of relief that lets patients enjoy the activities they love without a second thought.
Peyronie’s Disease
Xiaflex
Peyronie’s Disease is a common and treatable condition where scar tissue develops in the penis, forming a plaque under the skin. The plaque often builds up so much that it can cause a bend in the penis, or an obvious indent during an erection. Typically, those affected can feel the plaque buildup through the skin, and many experience pain.
Xiaflex is a prescription medication used to treat adult men with Peyronie’s Disease. The treatment is an injection composed of collagenase, an enzyme that breaks down the collagen and scar tissue buildup in the penis. A urologist will inject the medication into the penis. The penis will be wrapped or bandaged to prevent the medicine from leaking out. In one to three days, the urologist will offer another injection. After the second injection, your doctor will perform a straightening procedure.
Vasectomy
A vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure that results in permanent sterilization. This form of male contraception is relatively common — about 500,000 American men have the surgery each year. This method is almost 100% effective as it cuts off the body’s ability to release sperm.
We have partnered with Fellow to provide convenient semen analysis to test the results of the procedure. Fellow’s mail-in kit allows you to provide a sample at your convenience in the comfort of your own home.
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. They can affect any part of your urinary tract. Often, stones form when urine becomes concentrated, allowing minerals to crystallize and stick together.
Passing kidney stones can be quite painful, but the stones usually cause no permanent damage if they’re recognized in time. Depending on your situation, you may need nothing more than to take pain medication and lots of water to pass a kidney stone. But in other instances — for example, if stones become lodged in the urinary tract, are associated with a urinary infection or cause complications — surgery may be needed.
If kidney stones are causing urinary pain, it’s time to schedule an appointment with us.
Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, is the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex. Occasional erection difficulties are normal, but persistent ED can cause stress, affect self-confidence, and strain relationships. It can also signal an underlying health issue requiring treatment and increase the risk of heart disease.
If you’re concerned about ED, talk to your doctor, even if you feel embarrassed. Sometimes, treating an underlying condition can resolve ED. In other cases, medications or other direct treatments may be necessary.
For many people, a physical exam and discussing their medical history are enough for a doctor to diagnose ED and recommend treatment. However, if you have chronic health conditions or your doctor suspects an underlying issue, further tests or a specialist consultation might be needed.
Depending on the cause and severity of ED, and any existing health conditions, you may have several treatment options. Your doctor can explain the risks and benefits of each, considering your preferences and your partner’s input.
Remember:
- ED is a common condition, and you’re not alone.
- Open communication with your doctor is key to finding the right treatment.
- Several effective treatments are available.
Male Fertility
We have partnered with Fellow to provide convenient and comprehensive semen analysis for male fertility evaluation. Fellow’s mail-in kit allows you to provide a sample at your convenience in the comfort of your own home.
Testicular Cancer
While often overlooked, testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 15 to 35. Fortunately, it is highly treatable and can often be cured.
Pro-Nox
The Pro-Nox Nitrous Oxide Delivery System empowers you to safely control your pain relief during in-office procedures.
