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Clear, clinically grounded articles on the questions patients bring to our office most often.
9 articles
How Shockwave Therapy Helps Treat Erectile Dysfunction
A plain-language guide to low-intensity acoustic wave therapy — how it works, what to expect, and how it compares to oral medications.
Understanding the PSA Test: When Should Men Get Checked?
Learn what a PSA test measures, when men may discuss PSA screening, what an elevated result can mean, and when a urology evaluation may be appropriate.
Low Testosterone vs. Erectile Dysfunction: Similar Symptoms, Different Evaluations
Learn how low testosterone and erectile dysfunction can overlap, why they are not the same condition, and why proper evaluation matters before treatment.
Who May Be a Candidate for Shockwave Therapy for ED?
Learn when low-intensity shockwave therapy for ED may be discussed, why a urologic evaluation comes first, and when another treatment may fit better.
Is Shockwave Therapy for ED Covered by Insurance?
Insurance benefits vary by plan and by service. Here is how to find out what your plan covers for an ED evaluation and for shockwave therapy.
Shockwave Therapy vs. ED Medications
Oral ED medications and low-intensity shockwave therapy are two different approaches. Here is how a urology practice thinks about them.
When should a man see a urologist? A calm guide for your 40s and 50s
Practical, judgment-free signs it is time to see a urologist, from urinary changes to blood in the urine, and what to expect at your first visit.
Understanding an enlarged prostate (BPH): symptoms, options, and what to expect
A plain-language guide to enlarged prostate (BPH): what it is, why urinary symptoms happen, and treatment options that do not require major surgery.
ED is common and treatable — what a first urology visit really looks like
If you have been putting off a conversation about erectile dysfunction, here's what to expect from a modern, judgment-free urology visit.