Urology and Male Fertility Services

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Men’s health is more than just routine checkups — it’s about taking control at every stage of life. At Northwestern Medicine, nationally ranked urology specialists provide expert care for a full spectrum of men’s health needs, from fertility evaluations to advanced prostate cancer treatments. Whether addressing concerns like erectile dysfunction, urinary health or complex urologic conditions, our Northwestern Medicine Urology Program team combines cutting-edge innovation with compassionate, patient-centered care.

What sets Northwestern Medicine apart? Unmatched expertise, pioneering research and a commitment to delivering the most advanced treatments available. Our specialists lead the way in breakthrough procedures, including minimally invasive prostate surgeries, innovative fertility treatments and precision-driven approaches to men’s urologic health. With nationally recognized care and a deep understanding of men’s unique health concerns, Northwestern Medicine is where expertise meets excellence — because better science means better care.

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6 Facts About Prostate Cancer

“Although prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, there are great ways to detect it at a curable stage. When to begin screening depends on your risk of prostate cancer, which is influenced by a combination of factors including age, family history, race and lifestyle,” says Edward M. Schaeffer, MD, PhD, urologic oncologist and chair of the Department of Urology at Northwestern Medicine. “I encourage all men to discuss the test with their doctor to develop a screening plan tailored to their individual risk.”

Can You Cure Erectile Dysfunction?

You’ve probably seen numerous ads about medications for erectile dysfunction (ED). As frequent as these ads can be, their persistence comes with good reason. An estimated 30 to 50 million men in the United States experience ED. And while this issue is widespread, nearly 75% of affected men don’t see their physicians about available solutions. While there are several factors that influence this statistic, arguably, the biggest one is the taboo factor — ED is hard to talk about.

Is Your Sperm Count Shrinking?

For decades, scientists have been raising the alarm about a worldwide decline in sperm count, with some studies showing that sperm concentration has dropped more than 50% over a period of 50 years. “There have been a lot of studies that say, ‘Yes, there are decreasing sperm counts,’ but many of them are aggregates of smaller studies, which may not have been done with appropriate scientific rigor,” says Urologist Nelson E. Bennett Jr., MD, who specializes in infertility and andrology at Northwestern Medicine. “We think there's a trend toward a lower sperm count, but it's not confirmed.”