Las Vegas urologist Michael S. Kaplan is proud to support the Las Vegas Police Department by sponsoring the 2014 Bacon Ball Tournament, taking place May 3-4 at Arroyo Grande Sports Complex in Henderson. The Bacon Ball is an annual softball … Continue reading
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Will a Vasectomy Affect Your Sex Drive?
A vasectomy is a very effective form of birth control and is a great option for those who don’t want to have any more (or any) children. The failure rate is very low, and the procedure can be done quickly … Continue reading
7 Foods that Function as Aphrodisiacs
Just as the foods you eat have a significant effect on your health and well-being, they can also have an effect on your love life. Here are some foods you can incorporate into your diet that are reported to have … Continue reading
Are Today’s Men Facing a Global Drop in Sperm Count?
In recent years some fertility experts have come out with alarming news: men today are less fertile than they were a generation ago. A French study found that the sperm counts of the men involved fell by nearly a third … Continue reading
Women Aren’t The Only Ones At Risk For Breast Cancer
When most people think of breast cancer, they think of it as a women’s disease, an idea that’s further reinforced by the ubiquitous use of pink in breast cancer awareness campaigns and the fact that these campaigns focus entirely on … Continue reading
The Psychological Impact of a Vasectomy
The vasectomy gained popularity as a form of permanent contraception during the 1960s, and remains a common procedure in the United States and around the world. The vasectomy procedure has been fine-tuned over the past decades to make the process … Continue reading
4 Surprising Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
Having difficulties in the bedroom? It’s not an uncommon problem, but before you make an appointment with your doctor you might want to consider if one of these bizarre situations is a possible cause for your ED. Distraction and pressure … Continue reading
What Urologists Wish Their Patients Knew
In a recent poll of 660 physicians, doctors shared their thoughts and concerns about patient relations. Here are the highlights of what your urologist wishes you knew. Your Urologist Needs to See You Regularly Many patients put off doctor visits … Continue reading
Tips from a Urologist: TV Could Be Killing Your Sperm Count
If you’ve been experiencing infertility issues, the culprit could be your T.V. A recent study determined that healthy young males that watched television in excess of 20 hours each week showed more than 40 percent lower sperm counts than men who … Continue reading
Could it be Cancer?! How to Tell If you Need to See a Urologist
Photo by: Lori C. Sometimes men are reluctant to consult a specialist, even when they are suffering from discomfort or facing serious symptoms. However, even mild symptoms can sometimes be an indicator of cancer. The following warning signs need to be … Continue reading