by wp@caveim.com | Sep 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
One of the most poorly understood aspects of American medicine today, especially in the realm of men’s health, is prostate-cancer screening. Indeed, the PSA — prostate-specific antigen — test, a blood screening that can detect early-stage prostate cancer, is one of...
by wp@caveim.com | Aug 6, 2015 | doctor for Low T, Low T, low testosterone, quack
As a urologist who specializes in men’s health, I’ve encountered a string of patients lately who are getting treatment for testosterone deficiency from those I consider non-experts — family-practice doctors, OB-GYNs and the always suspicious “anti-aging”...
by wp@caveim.com | Jun 15, 2015 | men's health, men's health week, men's sexual health
In honor of Men’s Health Week, June 15-21, the urologists of Obsidian Men’s Health will answer questions daily via social media. Use the hashtag #AskObsidian. McLean, Va. — Many men do whatever they can to avoid visits to their physician. In recent...
by wp@caveim.com | May 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
As a urologist actively involved in screening and treating men with low testosterone, I’m frequently asked about the possible dangers posed to sperm production and overall fertility by testosterone-replacement therapy (TRT). This is a serious concern regardless of...
by wp@caveim.com | Apr 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
Low testosterone affects men differently: For some, it’s a devastating condition; for others, it’s little more than a nuisance. Urologists like me diagnose Low T, and gauge its severity, through a series of lab tests — but it’s by no means that simple. Testosterone...