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Penile Implant Before and After

REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT Penile Implant Before Photo Inflatable Penile Implant Activation Photo Penile Implant After Photo REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT You can also see a Penile Implant Video to see how the inflatable penile implant is activated. Find out about penile implant surgery cost, which is often...

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Home Remedies for UTI

Home remedies for UTI are everywhere, but wouldn’t you like to know which home remedy actually works for UTI’s from a board certified urologist? Kia Michel MD and Our Team at Comprehensive Urology share how to treat a UTI at home and when to see a doctor for your UTI. Also, we are...

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Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) for Prostate Cancer Screening in Los Angeles

Elevated PSA levels could indicate prostate cancer, prostate inflammation (prostatitis) or BPH. At Comprehensive Urology in Beverly Hills, Dr. Kia Michel uses PSA tests with in-office exams at his best in class facility to provide an accurate diagnosis. What is a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test...

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Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer and BPH in Los Angeles

What is Focal Therapy? Focal Therapy is a form of localized treatment targeting areas of the prostate that have either prostate cancer cells or inflamed tissue from BPH (Benign Prostate Hyperplasia). What is Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer Treatment and BPH? NBC Nightly News recently reported that...

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What’s the Difference Between Shockwave Therapy and Pulsewave Therapy for ED Treatment?

Erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, is a common sexual health condition where adult men of all ages have difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection during sex. ED can be caused by both physical and/or psychological factors. Fortunately, there are several conventional...

Don’t Let Vaginal Dryness Hamper Your Sex Life: We Have Solutions

Vaginal dryness significantly affects your sex life, and estrogen depletion is the leading cause. Luckily, you don’t have to live with vaginal dryness. Keep reading to find out how to treat vaginal dryness to enhance your sex life effectively. Vaginal dryness has many causes, including...

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How Low-Intensity Shockwave Can Remedy Erectile Dysfunction: Are You a Candidate?

Erectile dysfunction can happen at any point in your life. It’s an embarrassing condition that wreaks havoc on your sex life. Keep reading to find out if low-intensity shockwave therapy can help you improve your sex life for good. When you have erectile dysfunction, you cannot keep an...

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Who Should Take a PSA Test for Prostate Cancer?

What if detecting prostate cancer was as easy as a blood draw? A PSA test can help you find this scary form of cancer early on while it?s still treatable. Keep reading to find out when you should get a PSA test for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is a common form of cancer that we...

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The Real Facts About Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction may be uncomfortable to discuss. But it’s essential to do so, as many myths surround this common issue and there are solutions. Whether you cannot achieve an erection or cannot maintain one, read on to get the straight facts on ED. Suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED)...

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Why Are Kidney Stones So Painful?

Some people describe kidney stones pain as being more painful than childbirth. Kidney stones are small and hard stones that form when minerals in your urine crystallize in the kidneys. They can then become a pebble-like mass. These stones can cause pain when they migrate from your kidneys via...