Men's Health
A men’s health clinic can offer many benefits including expert advice, diagnosis, and treatment for men’s sexual health problems and issues concerning the urinary tract. If you have concerns about your health, it is important to get the specialist care you need from a men’s urology clinic.
Urologists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the urinary tract and the male reproductive system, which includes the penis, testes, scrotum and prostate. The urinary tract is the system that makes, stores, and removes urine from the body and includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, and adrenal glands. A men’s clinic specializes in men’s health issues and can offer a number of different services, including:
- Treatment for sexual disorders such as erectile dysfunction and Peyronie’s disease
- Low testosterone and hormone replacement therapy
- Diagnosis and treatment for prostate disorders
- Male infertility treatment
- Vasectomies
- Urinary incontinence treatment
- Removal of kidney stones
What to Look for In A Men’s Clinic
Urology and men’s health can be sensitive subjects, and if you have concerns about your health, it is important to find the clinic that is right for you. A clinic specializing in men’s health is dedicated to the needs of men only, and they often use male medical professionals who understand and are sensitive to your needs, allowing you to feel more at ease during your visit.
Do your research to find a urologist who is board-certified and highly experienced. A knowledgeable and experienced urologist will give you more confidence in their ability to diagnose and treat your condition successfully and for any treatment going forward.
Having a good rapport with your urologist is key. If you don’t trust or feel comfortable with them or if they make you feel uneasy, it can affect your treatment and hinder your chances of a successful recovery. Communication and your willingness to follow their advice is also important to managing your condition successfully.
When to See A Urologist
It is a fact that many men avoid visiting their doctor for what they perceive to be minor health issues. Some signs and symptoms, however, can indicate a more serious disorder that requires treatment. You should see a urologist if you exhibit symptoms, including:
- Loss of sexual desire or function
- Pain with or without an erection
- Difficulty or pain when urinating or ejaculating
- Blood in urine or semen
- Fatigue, low energy
- Unexplained weight gain
- Frequent pain or stiffness in lower back, pelvis, hips, upper thighs, or rectal area
- A testicular mass
A number of different factors can cause or contribute to these symptoms, such as age, genetics, trauma, an underlying medical condition, or lifestyle factors, but it is very important to have a thorough medical examination from a urologist in order to correctly diagnose and treat the problem. Some symptoms can indicate a serious medical condition such as prostate cancer, which if left untreated, can be life threatening.
What Can A Men’s Clinic Treat?
The risk of some men’s health conditions can increase with age, and if left untreated, they can get much worse. There are a variety of effective treatments available for many conditions, and regular screenings can help to identify conditions such as prostate cancer. Common conditions treated at a men’s clinic can include erectile dysfunction (ED), benign prostatic hyperplasia (an enlargement of the prostate), deficiencies or an underproduction of testosterone (Low-T), Peyronie’s disease, urinary incontinence, and prostate disorders.
Men’s Health Clinic in Concord and Charlotte, North Carolina
If you are concerned about your symptoms and are looking for the best men’s clinic in Charlotte, talk to expert urologist Dr. Richard Natale. Dr. Natale is a member of Carolina Urology Partners in North Carolina and has extensive knowledge of a broad range of urological conditions as well as access to advanced diagnostic equipment. This allows a wide range of in-office testing, including ultrasound imaging and CT scans. Many urological procedures can also be performed in-office for your convenience.
To schedule your urology appointment with Dr. Natale, call today at (704) 786-5131 or request your appointment online now.