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About 500,000 American men undergo a vasectomy each year. This quick, outpatient procedure either snips or blocks the vas deferens tubes that carry semen from the testicles to the penis. While it’s an effective form of birth control, it’s more invasive than nonsurgical options and carries some risks. At Advanced...
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate, affects about half of men between the ages of 51 and 60. BPH isn’t the same as prostate cancer, and this condition doesn’t always cause symptoms at first. But as BPH progresses, it can make it difficult to start urinating or fully...
Between 30 million and 50 million American men have erectile dysfunction (ED), a condition that makes it difficult to get or maintain an erection long enough for sex. Considering how common ED is, you might assume that most men seek treatment, but that isn’t the case. A survey by prescription...
Urinary incontinence is a common but annoying condition — it affects up to 60% of women. Medical specialists often recommend Kegel exercises to reduce leakage and improve your quality of life, but they don’t work for everyone. So, what are your options if you fall into that category? At Advanced...
Testosterone is a sex hormone produced by both men and women, but it’s especially important for men. It helps maintain muscle mass, bone density, and a sense of well-being, but after age 40, levels in men decline by about 1%-2% annually. Some men don’t experience any troublesome symptoms, but for...
Kids commonly develop urinary tract infections (UTIs). In fact, research shows that by age 6, 2% of boys and 8% of girls have had at least one UTI. Although UTIs are common, leaving them untreated can increase the risk of bladder and kidney problems. Considering these potential health impacts, knowing...
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous medical condition that causes the prostate gland to grow. This walnut-sized gland in men produces seminal fluid, which helps transport sperm. While an enlarged prostate can occur at any age, it’s most common in men 50 and over. At his practice in Yonkers,...
As anyone who’s had one can attest, kidney stones are painful (think childbirth painful, according to many sufferers). Fortunately, you can take steps to reduce your risk of developing them. At Advanced Urology in Yonkers, New York, Sherif S. El-Masry, MD, provides personalized state-of-the-art urologic care for a wide range...