Men's Health

Men’s Health

Men face specific health testicular problems, illnesses, disorders.

At Evolve Medical, our interventional radiologists treat various disorders in men. Historically, conventional surgery was often the only remedy available to relieve many of these conditions' life-altering symptoms. Today, interventional radiologists use image guidelines to provide minimally invasive, tailored therapies for these conditions, often with less pain and shorter recovery time than open surgery. Find out how we can help you get back to your best life.

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ENLARGED PROSTATE

TESTICULAR VARICOCELES

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BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA


Enlarged Prostate

The prostate gland is a walnut-sized gland which is part of the male reproductive system. The prostate normally enlarges as a man gets older, perhaps related to changing hormone levels that occur naturally with aging. In most men, this does not present any issues. However in others, this enlargement can cause pressure on adjacent structures like the bladder and urethra and cause problems with urination, a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia or hypertrophy (BPH). The urethra becomes constricted by the enlarged prostate gland and the bladder is unable to empty effectively. Symptoms can include frequent urination, the urgency to urinate, poor urine stream, and incomplete bladder emptying. This condition can develop in as approximately 50% of men in their 50s, and as many as 90% of men in their 70s and 80s.

TREATMENTS

Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) is a safe non-surgical, minimally-invasive procedure that effectively treats BPH. Through a very small incision made in the groin or wrist, a tiny flexible hollow tube (catheter) is inserted into the blood vessels that supply the prostate gland under x-ray guidance. Tiny microspheres are delivered through the catheter into the blood vessel, permanently blocking the blood supply to the prostate gland. Thus, because the tissue is deprived of oxygen and nutrients, the gland eventually shrinks and the symptoms resolve. The procedure is performed in the office, and patients go home the same day. Only intravenous sedation is needed during the procedure (no general anesthesia is required). There is a very short recovery time with most patients typically back to their normal activities within just a few days.



Compared to surgery, PAE offers faster recovery and lower risk of complications. Another key benefit is the preservation of sexual function which can often be negatively impacted following surgery. This procedure is an excellent option for patients who do not wish to have surgery or who are not candidates for surgery, who have large prostates, who have bleeding from the prostate, and/or who have failed or cannot tolerate medication therapies.


TESTICULAR VARICOCELES

Varicoceles are abnormally enlarged veins in the scrotum. This occurs because of dysfunctional valves within the veins, which then causes backflow and pooling of blood in the vessel. The enlarged veins can cause testicular pain and discomfort, and may even cause infertility because the pooling of blood in the dilated veins increases the pressure and temperature around the sperm, causing low sperm counts. Treatment of the varicocele thus treats this important cause of male infertility.

TREATMENTS

Varicocele embolization is a non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure which is a safe and effective treatment option for testicular varicoceles. A small incision is made in a vein in the groin or neck, and a tiny flexible hollow tube (catheter) is inserted into the vein and directed into the specific veins that supply the testicles using x-ray guidance. Tiny coils and other material is injected through the catheter into the abnormal veins, thus permanently blocking them. Over time, these abnormal veins shrink and disappear. The procedure is performed in the office, and patients go home the same day. There is lower risk of complications as compared to surgery. Since this is a minimally invasive procedure, only intravenous sedation is needed during the procedure (no general anesthesia is required). There is a very short recovery time with most patients typically back to their normal activities within just a few days.

 

For more information:

https://www.sirweb.org/patient-center/male-infertility/


GAINSWave® for Erectile Dysfunction

GAINSWave ® deals with the root cause of ED. It is a scientifically validated, non-invasive treatment, has been specifically formulated for men seeking erectile dysfunction treatment to enhance their sexual performance.

Pulsating waves of GAINSWave increase the flow of blood to the penis by dissolving the build-up of plaque and promoting the formation of new blood vessels. Improvements result in bigger, tougher and more sustainable erections.

Pulsating waves also cause a healing response that "wakes up" dormant stem cells and penis growth factors for male erectile tissue's overall rejuvenation. There are no costly medications to remember to take or refill with this alternative ED care, and there are no penile implants or operation. There are no adverse side effects with this ED treatment as with oral medications.

GAINSWave therapy is successful and healthy for men who are unable to take oral ED drugs, such as those with heart disease , diabetes or high blood pressure. GAINSWave can be used to treat Peyronie 's Disease, which Viagra and other oral ED medications can not treat.

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