Patient Information

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get and maintain an erection that is sufficient for satisfactory sexual intercourse. It can also be known as impotence. ED is a very common condition, particularly in older men.

It is estimated that half of all men between 40 and 70 years of age will experience ED at least once. ED can have a range of causes, both physical and psychological.

Find out more information about Erectile Dysfunction, it's causes, and treatments
 

Vasectomy & Vasectomy Reversal

Vasectomy
Full counselling is provided prior to any vasectomy. The vasectomy is performed under local anaesthesia in our private clinic. Information will be given regarding follow up semen analysis. We appreciate an individual’s circumstances may change and vasectomy reversal can also be organised.

Reversal of vasectomy
This is done when a man wants to father a child after having had a vasectomy. The blockage is excised and the tube (vas) is rejoined. It is one of the options that will be discussed with you.

Penile Cancer

Cancer of the penis develops in the skin or tissue of the penis. Cancer of the penis is very rare, but it is still very important to be aware of the signs and symptoms. If penile cancer is detected early, the chances of a complete recovery are very good.

The exact cause of cancer of the penis is unknown, but men over the age of 40 are at greater risk of the disease. If penile cancer is caught early enough, circumcision may be effective. In further stages a part of the penis may need to be removed.

If penile cancer is small, treatment should not have any affect on your sex life or your ability to urinate. Radiotherapy or chemotherapy may also be used to kill cancer cells and shrink tumours.

Your doctor will help you decide which treatment is more suitable for you.

Find out more about Penile Cancer, it's causes and potential treatments

Testicular Cancer

Men commonly have concerns or anxieties in these areas especially when it comes to ‘lumps’ or swellings that have appeared on the testicle or when they experience testicular pain. In the vast majority of cases testicular lumps and pain in the testicles are not dangerous conditions but testicular cancer and tumours need excluding. Early detection of testicular cancer is important and usually leads to a full recovery.

Testicular and scrotal examination and diagnosis can usually be achieved in a single consultation with one of our urology consultants, occasionally blood tests are requested and for further reassurance an ultrasound of the testicles and scrotum scan can be arranged by our specialists.

Find out more about Testicular Cancer, it's causes and treatments available

Peyronie's Disease

Peyronie’s disease is a condition caused by damage to the penile tissue creating a scarring under the skin. Depending upon the size and location of the scarring, it can cause the penis to bend upwards, downwards or become indented.

Peyronie’s disease is fairly common, affecting approximately three per cent of men. It can occur at any age, but most often affects men in their forties and fifties.

Symptoms of Peyronie’s disease include:

• Pain during erections
• Thickening of scar tissue under the skin
• Curve of the erect penis.