Expertise Any problems or questions related to the field of urology; ie urinary stone disease, urinary cancers (kidney, bladder, prostate, testis, etc.), urinary infections, impotency, etc.
Experience I am retired from the active practice of urology. My 34 years was totally in the clinical field and involved the entire gamut of genitourinary problems, with special interest in male impotence and endourology.
Organizations American Medical Association, American Urological Association, American College of Surgeons
Q: I had BPH Green Light Surgery on Feb. 2 2007. It's now been well over a month and I'm still having ... A: Dan, whether the obstructing prostate tissue is removed with a green light laser or the traditional ...
Q: (Males, 18, Jock Itch SPray, Cortizone, Chicago, Il) For 2 weeks, I have felt like I have had an ... A: Zach, the most common cause of scrotal itching is a fungal infection, so called “jock itch”. It ...
Q: Iam 30, Mr, black African with a wife and 2 kids. Living in Markfield village Leicester UK. Iam very ... A: Saidu, your problem is complicated as your complains of a small penis, penile curvature and erection ...
Q: my girlfriend wife and I have a healthy sexual relation ship. One night after having sex, I noticed ... A: Brett, you are not broken! What you are describing probably represents a thrombosis (clot) of a ...
Q: I am a 42 year old healthy male, married, two children and planning a vasectomy. I have not had an ... A: It is not the purpose of this forum to replace the discussion with your physician but I will answer ...
Q: Recently I noticed blood appearing in my sperm. Other than this, there's no abnormality or pain & my ... A: This is one of the most common questions on this forum. The condition, called hematospermia, is ...
Q: I was about to have sex with my partner, she is on birth control so we do not use condoms, and ... A: Jake, on the underside of the head (glans) penis in the midline, there is a band of tissue called ...
Q: I have another matter to discuss with you. I am taking Hytrin 2 mg daily at bed time since a month. ... A: Bilal, burning at the tip of the penis and fever suggest an inflammation in the urinary tract and ...
Q: ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... does a varicocele ... A: Kenneth, as mentioned, a varicocele is basically empty when you lie down and fills with blood when ...
Q: The problem with me is that i suffer from constipation normally once or twice in a week. During ... A: I am not aware of any known connection. Constipation can be easily treated with a variety of ...
Q: I have been contemplating getting my penis pierced, normally this is no big deal; however I want to ... A: Such piercings are definitely not recommended. Not only do they aloow for possible infection, but ...
Q: I have in both sides of my scrotum a mass that is located basicly on top. When I am very active at ... A: Kenneth, In evaluating lumps in the scrotum, is important to differentiate those that are ...
Q: but I clarify the problem to see whether it is just a physical problem or I need to see a urologist ... A: Mehdi, the most likely cause of your pain is from prostatitis that is referred down the vas. The ...
Q: Dr. Leslie... I am a 47-year-old female with high urine calcium. IVP was negative March 2006. No ... A: Yes, a kidney stone could develop that fast but it's not likely. You must have had a 24 hour urine ...
Q: My penis is some 16cm and it is not straight ( crooked to left) . Is there any natural way to ... A: Mehdi, this is a common question. The majority of men believe they were "short-changed" regarding ...
Q: I am 26. Within recent 2 years ; I feel pain during and after 2nd(or more) time ejaculation , ... A: Mehdi, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
Q: Dr. Goldstein, no man ever thinks this will happen to them. I'm 40 and have been blessed to be ... A: Mike, bleeding from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of the fragile veins of the ...
Q: Dr. Leslie, Have had prostate problems since my late 20's (now 40) and for some reason, in the last ... A: First, consult a good urologist. This is not a condition that most primary care physicians are ...
Q: I am a 26 , I feel pain after ejaculating more than 2 times a day in the area of vas deferens, and ... A: I don't know what you've been hearing, but hair loss and eyesight problems are not related to ...
Q: Doctor Goldstein. I was experiencing some pain at the base of my penis a few days ago. After typing ... A: Marc, without the opportunity to do a physical examination, it is not possible to give an exact ...
Q: ihave been having problums urinating i have to forice myself to go and don't feel asif i am dun. ... A: The constipation issue should be directed to your family physician. Trouble urinating with flank ...
Q: I have been experiencing blood in my urine and semen only after sex for about 6 months. It seems as ... A: Chris, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of ...
Q: I was discussing my inability to lose weight on my belly and chest with a friend recently,along with ... A: I've not heard of these supplements which is not surprizing since they keep coming up with new ones. ...
Q: I am 31. I am in good shape. I have had erection problems off and on for 12 yrs. A doctor told me I ... A: I sincerely doubt that varicocele surgery will correct a low testosterone problem. Varicocele ...
Q: I am a incomplete SCI, and I have tried both drugs, and Cialis has provided the highest level of ... A: There is no data on the use of such combinations although many of use who see alot of male ED will ...
Q: I am really sorry to bother you but you are the only one that has talked to me so far. I got an ... A: Ed, you need to be seen by a urologist. Having your faamily doctor get an informal opinion from him ...
Q: is it possible to enlarge the male penis without surgery A: Matt, this is a common question. The majority of men believe they were "short-changed" regarding ...
Q: but i need to ask: 1)to what extent could the results of the penile duplex ultrasound reflect or ... A: You need to go back and read my previous answers. There is no medical justification for doing a ...
Q: my name is roger and i am 38 years old. 3 years ago i had an erection of 6 hours ,after i had an ... A: Yes, a penile biopsy may be useful in detecting morphological changes in the erection tissue. But ...
Q: I'm 27 year old female. I'm in a sexual relationship with a male right now. He is only my 2nd sexual ... A: The amount of pre-cum is variable from one individual to another and is not a concern either way. ...
Q: I'm 27 year old female. I'm in a sexual relationship with a male right now. He is only my 2nd sexual ... A: Angela, pre-ejaculate ("precum") is a normal secretion of a mucous like material from the paired ...
Q: I'm a 16 year old male, and I've been noticing (at times) that my penis seems to be "retracting" ... A: Jordan, retraction of the penis is a common and normal phenomenon. It has more to do with body ...
Q: I want to have a baby. I have tryed for 3 years off and on.My husband can not ejaculate when we have ... A: There is insufficient information to make a firm conclusion. Intermittent failure of ejaculation is ...
Q: I am 26 years old and do not have pre cum. I have masturbated and had sex many, many, times and I ... A: Joseph, pre-ejaculate ("precum") is a normal secretion of a mucous like material from the paired ...
Q: I am 26 years old and do not have pre cum. I have masturbated and had sex many, many, times and I ... A: Pre cum is no big deal. It matters little with regards to fertility whether or not you actually ...
Q: i am 27 and live in basel Switzerland. About three years i went traveling and got ill with ... A: James, the fungal skin rash you had apparently was cured by the topical cream and probably is ...
Q: sir for what purpose the tablet androz-50 is given. its a siledenfil citrate. sir, i'm having ... A: S, M,. I was not familiar with the drug Androz-50 so I had to look it up. It is a generic form of ...
Q: I am a 45 years unmarried male from Pakistan. I have the following problems Q 1: What is cure of ED ... A: There is no cure for ED. Viagra and similar agents are used for treatment. Premature ejaculation ...
Q: I am a 45 years unmarried male from Pakistan. I have the following problems Q 1: What is cure of ED ... A: Ahmad, I assume you are the same fellow who asked me about microhematuria yesterday. You have asked ...
Q: Dr Goldstein: I'm currently 63, 6', 200#, male, live in Ohio. No med's just vitamins and fish oil, ... A: Dennis, it is normal for the semen volume to gradually decrease as men age. In younger men, if they ...