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It’s easy to take your health for granted when everything is fine. But when symptoms develop, suddenly it can feel like your world is turned upside down. Knowing when to seek medical treatment can help you feel calmer and more confident while benefiting your health, too. That includes knowing when...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common medical problem that affects 40-70% of men in the United States, and it becomes more common as we age. Fortunately, medical solutions can help relieve ED symptoms and improve your quality of life.  Alfred Shtainer, MD, FACS, has extensive experience treating erectile dysfunction in...

Millions of Americans are diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) every year, according to data from the CDC. While most STDs can be effectively treated, some cannot. That’s why preventing infection is preferable. At Adult and Pediatric Urology, Alfred Shtainer, MD, FACS, diagnoses STDs using the most accurate methods of...

Each year, millions of Americans experience the uncomfortable symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs), like pain or burning when urinating, frequent urges to urinate, and belly or back pain. UTIs may be relatively common, but that doesn’t mean they’re not serious, and while they can be treated, it’s important to...

Kidney stones affect just under 10% of Americans, including 11% of men and 7% of women. For many people, kidney stones are a once-in-a-lifetime event, but others experience recurrent kidney stones, along with the extremely painful symptoms they can cause. If you have recurrent kidney stones, there’s no doubt you’d...

Roughly 1 out of every 3 Americans suffer from bladder leakage or urinary incontinence, according to the Urology Care Foundation. That means that every day, millions of Americans deal with annoying, embarrassing symptoms that can interfere with even the simplest activities, like going to the store or visiting with friends....

As we get older, our bodies change in lots of ways. For men, one of the most common changes is prostate enlargement, a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). A small gland located near your bladder, the prostate gland produces the fluid that protects and transports sperm. As men age,...

Prostatitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the prostate, a small, walnut-sized gland located just below the bladder in men. A relatively common condition, prostatitis is responsible for about 2 million doctor visits every year in the United States. Prostatitis can be treated, and like many medical conditions, it responds...

There’s a good chance that when you hear the word Botox®, the first thing that comes to mind is its use as a wrinkle-reducer. But while that might be the most well-known Botox use, the fact is, this injectable has lots of other uses, too — including male sexual enhancement....

Millions of Americans suffer from kidney stones at some point in life — about 11% of men and 6% of women, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Stones can cause considerable pain, but fortunately, several treatment options can help. At Adult and Pediatric...

Millions of Americans suffer from urinary incontinence, yet if you’re one of those millions, it’s easy to feel like you’re alone. That's because a lot of people don’t discuss their incontinence symptoms with their doctors, perhaps because they’re embarrassed or because they wrongly believe it’s “just a part of aging.”...

Chronic prostatitis is one of the most common urology-related medical problems for American men, accounting for almost 2 million doctor visits every year. In fact, for about 25% of all men who see their doctors for urogenital symptoms, chronic prostatitis is the underlying cause. Despite its prevalence, chronic prostatitis doesn't...

Fertility problems are common in the United States, affecting about 20% of couples who are trying to conceive. While many people think of infertility as involving the female partner, about half of all infertility concerns involve the male partner. While infertility is certainly concerning, in most cases, it doesn’t mean you can’t have your...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are extremely common, but they mostly occur in women. In fact, about 60% of women will have at least one UTI during their lifetime. Infections also tend to be more common as we get older. That said, anyone can develop a UTI, including men and children....

Kidney stones are fairly common, and data show they’ve been increasing in prevalence over the past several years. In fact, every year, roughly 2 million Americans seek outpatient care for a symptomatic stone, a 40% increase over the past four decades.  Kidney stones happen when minerals or other substances form hard, stony...

When most people hear the word “Botox®,” they immediately think of its highly popular use as a wrinkle treatment. And in fact, it’s recognized as the most popular cosmetic treatment in America — by far.  Botox and similar neuromodulator agents have plenty of other uses, too, and because of their versatility and...

As many as a third of American adults suffer from urinary incontinence, with embarrassing symptoms that many women and men are reluctant to talk about. In fact, many people mistakenly believe that some urine leakage is “just part of getting older” — a medical problem that you just have to...

Premature ejaculation can be upsetting, but the fact is, it’s a really common problem for lots of men. In fact, premature ejaculation is the most common sexual disorder among males, affecting as many as 40% of all men at some point during their lives. With offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and...

When many people think of prostate health and prostate problems, the first thing they think about is prostate cancer. While cancer can affect the prostate, there’s a lot more to address about this gland. At Adult and Pediatric Urology, Alfred Shtainer, MD, FACS, is a leading provider of prostate treatments...

If you’re dealing with erectile dysfunction (ED), you probably feel like you’re all alone. But ED is extremely common, affecting about 30 million men in the United States alone. Erectile dysfunction definitely becomes more common with age, but it affects younger guys, too, taking a toll on your sex life as well as...

Kidney stones affect millions of Americans — about 11% of men and 6% of women, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). What’s more, the incidence is increasing. Kidney stones can be excruciatingly painful, and over time, they can cause scarring and other issues....

As many as 40% of adult males suffer from testosterone deficiency or “low T.” Yet many symptoms of low T are overlooked, partly because many people think testosterone only affects sexual function. While testosterone certainly plays a major role in sexual function and male development, it has a lot of...

Pain or burning when you urinate is one of the tell-tale signs of a urinary tract infection (UTI). Though UTIs affect all ages, your risk of developing this infection increases as you age.  Symptoms of UTIs vary and may go unrecognized or dismissed as some other age-related problem like incontinence...