Greater Boston Urology Blog

What is a Hydrocele?

Today, we're discussing hydroceles, a type of scrotal swelling that may or may not require treatment. We asked Dr. Kevin Killeen from our Hyannis Care Center...

What Are Varicoceles? The Tangled Tale of Troublesome...

Dr. Natalya Lopushnyan is joining us for this blog post on varicoceles. She’s going to discuss what they are, their different grades, and when to consider...

Testicular Cancer: Signs, Diagnosis, and Next Steps

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. While testicular cancer can happen at any age, the American Cancer Society reports that it is "largely a disease of...

Your Peyronie's Disease Questions, Answered

Peyronie's disease is the development of scar tissue along the tunica albuginea, which is the fiber sheath that surrounds the erectile tissue of the male...

November is National Family Caregivers Month

This month, we honor family caregivers—those among us who spend much of their own daily lives caring for loved ones.

Meet Our Newest Urologist: Dr. Mark V. Silva

We're thrilled to welcome our newest urologist, Dr. Mark V. Silva, to the Greater Boston Urology family. Dr. Silva will be working out of our Plymouth Care...

What Exactly Is Erectile Dysfunction?

We asked Dr. Natalya Lopushnyan to sit down for a Q&A on an important topic in men's health: What exactly is erectile dysfunction? It's a subject she's...

Male Infertility: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment Options

How common is male infertility? According to the National Institute of Health, "One-third of infertility cases are caused by male reproductive issues,...

Testicle Self-Check: What to Look For

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society notes that this type of cancer is not common. One of every 250 males will develop...