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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...