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Benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH is a prevalent condition that affects about 50% of men over 50 and 80% of men over 80. As we get older, there is a tendency for the prostate to grow. This, in turn, puts pressure on the urethra and can cause Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms or LUTS.
Many men choose to undergo a vasectomy for several reasons, not least of which is that tubal ligation in women is more complex and permanent; however, surgery on such a delicate part of the body can be fear-provoking and make even the strongest of men second guess their decision.
Erectile dysfunction or ED is a widespread and disruptive concern for men and revolves around blood flow to the penis. After all, it is the blood that is necessary to fill the Corporal bodies of the penis to create and maintain an erection.
Minimally invasive benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH therapy has made tremendous leaps in technology and effectiveness over the past several decades. Today, prostatic enlargement can be managed in several ways, none of which is more exciting than in-office therapies, which combine similar effectiveness of more invasive treatments with greater safety and generally fewer side effects.
Benign Prostatic hyperplasia or BPH is an extremely common concern that most men will experience in the later years of their lives. It is estimated that about 50% of men over the age of 50 and 80% of men over the age of 80 will experience BPH.
About 12-15% of all couples are not able to conceive after 1 year of trying. For about 10%, that lasts past 2 years. Traditionally, and mistakenly, women have been seen as the primary cause of infertility in couples that are unable to conceive.
It is estimated that about 8% of men who have a vasectomy will ultimately look to have it reversed. When you consider that 500,000 vasectomies are performed every year, this is a large number. While a vasectomy is a very straightforward procedure,
Peyronie’s Disease involves often painful curvature of the penis resulting in scar tissue or plaque formation. This can be due to repeated trauma to the penis from sex or activity, however, we still do not know all possible causes of the condition.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects more than 30 million men in the U.S. It is especially common in men with prostate surgery, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. ED undermines a man’s sexual confidence – but successful treatment can help restore it!
