Approximately 50% of men between the ages of 40 and 70 have some degree of erectile dysfunction (ED). Erectile dysfunction, also called impotence, is the inability to get and maintain an erection during sex. Here are some of the commonly asked questions our urologists hear from patients.
You’ve probably heard of BOTOX® for removing wrinkles, but did you know that BOTOX® can be an effective treatment for bladder problems?
Until recently, patients with symptoms of overactive bladder, including urinary incontinence, urinary urgency, frequent urination and nighttime urination, were treated with a combination of behavioral coaching and medication. If these treatments didn’t work sufficiently, the patient would be referred for surgery.
A newer, less-invasive solution is now available: BOTOX® injections.
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A recent meta-analysis1 reviewing 185 studies found that sperm counts in men from western countries have dropped by more than 50 percent over the past four decades, and the rate of decline is not slowing.
It’s estimated that 43% of Canadians aged 15 or older have used marijuana and 3.2% use it at least once per week. We examine the research on marijuana use and urological conditions.
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