Men and Romance: Its Complicated
The definition of the word romance in most dictionaries, including the mother-of-them-all Oxford English Dictionary, includes the statement “a love affair.” In real life, however, the word romance means entirely different things to…
30,000 Foot (Cloud) Thoughts
Do you find it hard to think at 30,000 feet if you are not on an airplane? “Think broadly and ambitiously and leave your pet projects at the door.” That was our charge…
Through the Looking-Glass
They called again and want to talk. Similar to a strict parent who gives you little clue as to where they stand, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) wants to have a conversation….
Dawning of the Deed
Here’s a good question: “How old is sex?” You know, the old birds and the bees-type hooking up. Recently, some fossil finds have given us great clues as to the age of intercourse,…
The Skinny on Holiday Cards
“I want the holiday card with three of you on it” is what I tell my infertile patients at our first meeting in the office. Even if that visit occurs in February. In…
The Low Down on Being Knocked Up
What drives pregnancy rates after vasectomy reversal? Lots of things. The judgment and skill of the surgeon are critical as not all surgeons are the same. Two operations are possible during reversal surgery…
The Condom Cha Cha
It is hilarious and it happened again recently. I had just finished his quick and painless no scalpel vasectomy and was about to hand him his signed “diploma” (really) for “meritorious performance and…
The Expert in Each of Us
As President of the Northern California Urology Society, I held an interesting event in my office this week. I post it here because what I learned from it could apply to all of…
Men as Fathers
Honestly, I have a lot to be thankful for in November. A wedding anniversary, the birthdays of both daughters, and a restful holiday all in one month. Seeing the chocolate covered smiles on…
We are the Walrus
Admittedly, he was an unusual patient. It was not only his generous size (2700 lb) but also his lack of clear speech in any discernable language that distinguished him from others I’ve treated….
May 20, 2012
Arthur — This is a wonderful reply - I can relate in so many ways. As a cancer survivor, I had...
May 13, 2012
Paul Turek, MD — Dear Shahid, That is quite a story! I must admit, the reaction that your husband is having to hearing the...
May 13, 2012
shahid — Dear Doctor,
I live in Pakistan. I am 32 and my husband is of 33 years old. We got married in...
