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Penile Injection Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction: What You Should Know

September 25, 2019

Learn about different types of penile injection therapy, including how they work and their potential side effects. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: erectile dysfunction, Men's Health, penile injection therapy, UPMC Men's Health Center
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Your Peyronie’s Disease Treatment Options

September 24, 2019

Learn the symptoms of and treatment options for Peyronie's disease, a condition that causes a curve in the penis. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: curved penis, erectile dysfunction, Men's Health, peyronie disease, Peyronie's Disease, UPMC Men's Health Center
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Vasectomy Recovery, Effectiveness, and Risks

September 23, 2019

Learn all about the vasectomy procedure, including how the surgery is performed, vasectomy recovery, and potential risks. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: birth control, Men's Health, UPMC Men's Health Center, vasectomy
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Can You Tell Vaccine Fact From Fiction?

September 20, 2019

There are many misconceptions about vaccines swirling online. Take this quiz to learn the facts from the experts at UPMC. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: COVID-19 Vaccination, Living and Wellness
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The Basics of Sperm Retrieval

September 19, 2019

Discover if you might be a candidate for sperm retrieval and learn about different retrieval techniques. Read more at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: epididymal sperm aspiration, Infertility, obstructive azoospermia, sperm retrieval, testicular sperm aspiration, UPMC Men's Health Center
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Syphilis Cases on the Rise: A Discussion of Symptoms and Treatment

September 19, 2019

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) affect over 2 million people in the United States. Of that number, approximately 31,000 people were reported to have syphilis. Once known to be a disease with a low number of cases being reported annually, according to the CDC, the rate of syphilis has been “increasing” at significant rates nationwide. However, many cases of syphilis still undiagnosed and unreported. So how can you protect yourself? Find out in our blog! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Overcoming a Traumatic Car Crash

September 18, 2019

Paula was an active 60-year-old who played hoops in the National Senior Games before a terrible car accident in 2016. Hear how she rebounded. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms Season 1 Podcast
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How to Treat Low Testosterone

September 17, 2019

Learn about the symptoms and causes of low testosterone in men. Plus, discover your treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: hypogonadism, Infertility, testosterone replacement therapy, UPMC Men's Health Center
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Vaccine Myths and Facts: Here Are the Top Reasons to Have Your Child Vaccinated

September 16, 2019

Is it safe to give a child vaccines? Here's the evidence — and why you should vaccinate your child. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics
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