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Hyperbaric healing: The power of precise oxygen therapy

With the proper dosage and precise protocols, hyperbaric oxygen therapy has the ability to heal wounds and infections as well as enhance the activity of the immune system. Learn more about our Hyperbaric Medicine Center and the treatments available from our board-certified specialists.

Penile implants offer hope to men living with erectile dysfunction

The AMS 700™ Inflatable Penile Prosthesis, a cutting-edge solution for managing erectile dysfunction, is now available for UT Southwestern patients.

Vasectomy: Safe, effective, affordable birth control for men

Vasectomy is a safe, effective, and affordable choice for permanent male birth control. Learn about the procedure, recovery, and reversal in this MedBlog.

Women and sleep disorders: How to get better rest at all stages of life

Women’s sleep disorders harm long-term health. UT Southwestern discusses how we treat sleep problems from adolescence through menopause.

7 diet tips to prevent kidney stones

Diet can make a big difference in preventing kidney stones. UT Southwestern discusses six diet changes to help reduce the risk of kidney stones.

Advanced vNOTES procedure gives more patients a chance for scarless hysterectomy

ACOG recommends vaginal hysterectomy if patients need one, but only 25% are done that way. See how vNOTES, an advanced approach, could offer more patients less invasive surgery.

FDA ban on transvaginal mesh: What does it mean for women facing pelvic organ prolapse?

When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned sales of all transvaginal mesh products for pelvic organ prolapse in April 2019, the ruling created a wave of confusion around a condition that’s often misunderstood.

Male infertility: Treating the physical and emotional side effects

Male infertility is an all-too-common problem. UT Southwestern discusses current and developing treatments – including for mental health side effects.

UTIs during pregnancy are common and treatable

Urinary tract changes during pregnancy create an ideal environment for UTIs. The sooner we test you, the faster we can treat you and reduce possible risks.

Urinary incontinence is not ‘normal’ – but it is treatable

Many women experience urinary incontinence after childbirth or because of aging. The topic can be difficult for women to talk about, but the condition, while not normal, is very treatable.

What We Know About Your Prostate

Generations of men underwent prostate cancer tests during an aggressive screening regimen. Then, the screenings stopped. Now doctors are reevaluating just how worried men should be about their prostate.