Overactive bladder is a common problem that affects many people. In the United States, there are about 33 million people who suffer from an overactive bladder. About thirty percent of men are currently living with an overactive bladder. It is likely that there are many more men living with this condition because many men don’t...Continue reading
The Art of Circumcision
The press recently interviewed me about my circumcision experience. Not mine personally, but my surgical experience. Although we can argue until the cows come home about whether or not it should ever be done, honestly one of the biggest concerns that I hear from men considering it is: “Doc, will it still feel normal?” The...Continue reading
Need a Valentine’s Day Gift For The Man In Your Life? Get Him Screened For Prostate Cancer
With Valentine’s Day coming up, many women will be searching the perfect gift to give their man that shows them how much they truly care about and love them. Well, what’s better than a gift to make sure he’s going to be around for a while? Being that prostate cancer is the second most common...Continue reading
Factors For a Good Prognosis In Patients Undergoing Vasectomy Reversal
So what are the factors we can influence in order to get the best results for patients undergoing a vasectomy reversal? There are actually two different surgeries for vasectomy reversal: vasovasostomy (vas to vas) and epididymovasostomy (vas to the epididymis). The surgical approach any patient needs can only be determined at the time of surgery. Selecting...Continue reading
The Genetics of Headless Sperm
You know to not judge a book by its cover. The best read might be wrapped in the crappiest jacket. And so it goes with sperm. Abnormalities of sperm shape don’t necessarily make them “bad” sperm. Hey, the ugly duckling could easily be the beautiful swan. It’s in the Details The study of sperm shape,...Continue reading
Oh, My Aching Back: How Rest & Recovery Can Heal Your Muscles
Maybe you did a few more reps than you should have, or perhaps you literally went the extra mile on your morning run. No matter the cause, you’ve overdone it, and now your muscles are sore and strained. It’s vital you give your body a chance to heal so you don’t cause further injury. To...Continue reading
Body Weight Training: The Do’s and Don’ts
Considering we spend 24 hours a day in our bodies, just about every exercise routine imaginable could stand to benefit from the addition of some form of body weight training. Below are a few Do’s and Don’ts associated with body weight exercises, so you can reap the greatest benefits without skipping out on some important...Continue reading
Sperm From Thin Air
The case of the month is an actual patient of The Turek Clinic. He was wary as he walked into the office, as though he were doing something illegal. “Doc,” he said, “I’m lined up to do a blind sperm retrieval soon and I keep hearing about this mapping thingie. Not sure what I should...Continue reading
Smoking Doubles Prostate Cancer Death Risk
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York found that prostate cancer patients who smoke have an increased risk of experiencing negative side effects from treatment, a recurrence, or even dying from prostate cancer. The study was published in the journal BJU International. Previous studies have examined the connection between prostate cancer and...Continue reading
Want to Be Healthier in 2015? Get More Sleep!
If you are like most guys, you probably made at least a few New Year’s resolutions in late December. From vowing to get in shape and working out more often to losing weight and finally tackling the garage and getting it cleaned out so that you can actually park your cars in it, there is...Continue reading