Millions of men live with erectile dysfunction, but many do not investigate the cause. Research suggests that nearly half of all men over the age of 40 experience ED in some form, but it isn’t all that uncommon in younger men. There are many harmful myths about erectile dysfunction including, “it’s just a phase” [...]
A recent study found that one in four patients seeking their first medical help for a new problem with erectile dysfunction was younger than 40 years old. Several research studies using a variety of assessment instruments have revealed further evidence of an unprecedented increase in sexual difficulties among young men. The prevalence of ED [...]
As a new parent of an infant, the number of decisions you must make can be overwhelming and maybe even a little scary. While newborn circumcision is a common decision, it is a choice to make. Should you circumcise your male newborn baby? What are the reasons to go through with this medical procedure? [...]
Cigarettes and Erectile Dysfunction In some ways smoking still retains an association with a “bad boy” image, and cigarette advertising (now largely gone in Canada) in the 20th century often associated smoking with being tough or manly. Think of the Marlboro Man - the iconic cowboy image used to promote Marlboro cigarettes. Recent research [...]
The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaire below will provide you with a quick result in the form of a score from 5 to 25. Men with concerns about their erectile function can take this quick test and get some information on whether it might be good to seek help for ED. What [...]
Pollock Clinics is proud to announce the addition of a Men’s Sexual Health Program focused on the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). We offer rapid access to effective treatments for erectile dysfunction: Shockwave Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (also known as the PRP shot), and Sex Therapy with a certified and experienced Sex Therapist, [...]
Pollock Clinics - a Gentle Procedures Clinic Sharing the Expertise and Experience Dr. Pollock founded Pollock Clinics over 25 years ago. Since then he has gathered an important amount of surgical experience, and together with Dr. Chang, Pollock Clinics has carried out over 40,000 circumcisions and over 35,000 vasectomies. In 2011, Dr. Pollock began [...]
Pollocks Clinics is now offering Nitrous Oxide for Vasectomy Sedation Vasectomy is one of the most preferred methods of contraception in Canada. It is also the most common surgical procedure among men. The no-needle no-scalpel vasectomy offered at Pollock Clinics requires a single small puncture in the scrotum and a 10-minute procedure to cut [...]
“We are proud to introduce Shang Ring Circumcision into Canada and pleased with it’s reception by our patients” — Dr. Jack Chang MD, Pollock Clinics There are a number of reasons why men may choose an adult circumcision procedure. Some require circumcision as a cure for conditions like phimosis (an overly tight foreskin) while [...]
Adult circumcision is one of the procedures that generates the largest number of questions at Pollock Clinics. Men considering circumcision post adolescence understandably have many concerns about the procedure and aftercare. This post offers some information intended to answer the more common and general inquiries from adult men about circumcision at a mature age. Adult [...]
