Your healthcare should be a dialog between you and your physician. Doctors can diagnose diseases and provide treatment but you must be proactive in your health; eat right, exercise daily and follow your doctor's treatment regimen to maximize your health.
Jesse Mills, MD, is a former writer for Verywell Health covering urology and male reproductive issues. He is a board-certified urologist who is fellowship trained in male reproductive medicine and surgery. He is the author of multiple peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in the field of urology, sexual medicine, and male fertility. He has a robust medical and surgical practice located in Denver, Colo., where he specializes in microsurgery of the male reproductive tract, penile prosthetics, and treatment of male endocrine disorders.
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