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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...