Dr. Harry Fisch, MD

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Dr. Harry Fisch is a board certified urologist at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He is one of the nation's leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of Men's health issues as well as sexuality and fertility problems in couples. Internationally renowned, he has pioneered microsurgical techniques for disorders associated with male infertility such as vasectomy reversal and varicocele repair. He has been named to the “Best Doctors in America" and "New York Magazine Top Doctor" the past 9 years. He regularly appears on the Dr. Oz show as a medical expert on Men's Health.

For over fifteen years, Dr. Fisch has focused his research, practice, and surgery on male infertility and reproduction. His recent article describes a new microsurgical technique for varicocelectomy. In his private practice in Manhattan, Dr. Fisch has successfully treated thousands of men with sexuality and fertility problems. Dr. Fisch's research on sperm counts and endocrine disrupters has resulted in multiple research articles and international attention. His work has been frequently cited in a variety of publications, including USA Today, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. He has appeared on television's 60 Minutes, 20/20, CNN and Today, among many others.

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    TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Aggressive treatment for prostate cancer may not be warranted for many older patients with underlying medical conditions, a new study finds.

    Treatments for prostate cancer, such as surgery, radiation and radioactive seed implants, can cause serious side...Full Article

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    THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug to help men with advanced prostate cancer whose disease has spread to the bones.

    The drug, Xofigo, is targeted to patients with late-stage, metastatic disease that has spread to the bones but no...Full Article

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    WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- If you're a man, the pain-killing medications known as opioids may do more than relieve pain -- they may also put a damper on your sex life.

    A new study found that men who were prescribed medications for erectile dysfunction or low testosterone levels...Full Article

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    WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that it has approved a drug to help men with advanced prostate cancer whose disease has spread to the bones.

    The drug, Xofigo, is targeted to patients with late-stage, metastatic disease that h...Full Article

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    MONDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) -- A link exists between exposure to Agent Orange and deadly forms of prostate cancer in U.S. veterans, according to a new study.

    Agent Orange was a chemical spray that was heavily used during the Vietnam War era. It was often contaminated with dioxin, a po...Full Article

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    SUNDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) -- Twelve new genetic regions associated with an increased risk of testicular cancer have been identified by researchers in two studies.

    One study identified four regions and the other identified eight regions, bringing to 17 the total number of genetic reg...Full Article

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    FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- New research says smoking pot may be less likely to cause bladder cancer than smoking cigarettes.

    The finding is potentially valuable, the study authors said, given the ongoing debate over legalizing marijuana for medical purposes.

    But one urolog...Full Article

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    FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- Testosterone supplements are touted as a cure for low libido, but men who take them may reduce their odds of fathering a child, new research suggests.

    Many men who sought infertility treatment at two U.S. clinics reported taking prescription testosterone...Full Article

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    WEDNESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- Women suffering from recurring urinary tract infections may carry a particularly hearty strain of E. coli bacteria that flourishes in both the gut and the bladder, and can migrate back and forth despite repeated treatments, a small new study finds.

    Doc...Full Article

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    WEDNESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- Some diseases are especially tough to discuss.

    When Tony Lee realized that his penis was curving whenever he had an erection -- making it painful and difficult for him to have sex -- he had no idea what was wrong. He became depressed and very worried, ...Full Article

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    TUESDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are uninsured or underinsured get advanced prostate cancer at nearly four times the national average and don't survive as long as other men with advanced disease, a new study says.

    "We've identified a group of advanced prostate cancer patients wh...Full Article

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    FRIDAY, May 3 (HealthDay News) -- The number of testicular cancer cases continues to climb slowly but steadily in the United States, according to new research.

    While the cancer is still most common among white males, the greatest increase is among Hispanic men, according to Dr. Scott Egge...Full Article

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    TUESDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- If you're a man suffering from low energy or libido, the drug industry is eager to help. So-called "Low T" -- low testosterone -- has become a common catch phrase in TV commercials, and sales of testosterone supplements are on the rise in the United States.

    ...Full Article
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