Paul Turek, MD, Author at The Turek Clinic

Want Some Bio-Identical Testosterone?: The Truth About Supplements

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Paul Turek, MD

So, you’re thinking of taking testosterone supplements because of all of the good things you’ve heard. Why not take “bio-identical testosterone” instead of the usual, pharmaceutical grade stuff, otherwise known as “patentable pseudo-testosterone?” Gees, I dunno. I thought that testosterone was testosterone, a simple pile of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen molecules arranged in 4 rings of chicken wire. What’s the difference? What’s best?

Sperm Archaeology

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Paul Turek, MD

“I heard that you can get sperm from a rock,” said the patient. Eyebrows raised, I responded: “Actually, I’ve never tried.” But his statement did get me thinking: I am a sperm archaeologist of sorts. Sands of Time Growing up, who hasn’t thought about being an archeologist at some point? Sifting through sand in exotic […]

How Does Low Testosterone Affect Me?

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Paul Turek, MD

The case of the month is an actual patient of <a href=”/services/male-mens-sexual-health/ “Doctor Turek, thanks for talking with me. I’ve been married to John for 30 years and lately it seems like his sex drive which has been pretty even-steven is now much lower. Not only that, his erections don’t last very long and he’s […]

How a Frankenpenis Helps Medicine

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Paul Turek, MD

First heart transplants and now penis transplants! Maybe it’s the ocean air, maybe the bucolic African terrain, or maybe it’s the hardy souls who live there, but South Africa has done it again. The first working interhuman penis transplant. Urination? Check. Sexual function? Check. A veritable functioning Frankenpenis. Big Cojones Christiaan Barnard performed the first […]

He Really IS Listening…

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Paul Turek, MD

Tired of the cold? Tired of brown snow? Good, because spring is one short week away. So, what’s your plan for sticking with that exercise plan you resolved to start on New Years? Here’s a hint: partner up! Behind the Man We all know that the biggest readers of the men’s health manual are…partners. Coupled men […]

Everyday Evolution & Male Fertility

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Paul Turek, MD

Do you believe in evolution? Apparently, over 6 in 10 Americans do. Since described by Darwin over 150 years ago, every aspect of evolution has been, and continues to be, hotly debated. But what fascinates me most about evolution is not who runs the show, but how it actually might happen.

How is the Flu Like a Hot Tub?

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Paul Turek, MD

Did you the flu get you this winter? Its peak season right about now. If you’ve had it, you’ll agree that it’s quite a ripper. Starts as a sore throat for a couple of days. Then, just when you think you licked it, you lose your voice. After you’re talking again, a deep, harsh cough sets […]

March Madness Means Tying Tubes

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Paul Turek, MD

The case of the month is an actual patient of The Turek Clinic Traditionally, March Madness referred to the breeding season of the somewhat shy European rabbit. More recently in the U.S., it is a month of lots of college basketball playoffs, in which men are either glued to TVs or frantically attending games. In […]

Stay Loose to Keep Hard

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Paul Turek, MD

Have you ever lost your wood when you wanted it most? Be honest. NEVER? Well then, you obviously haven’t lived through the slings and arrows of infertility.

The Art of Adult Circumcision

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Paul Turek, MD

The press recently interviewed me about my circumcision experience. Not mine personally, but my surgical experience. Although we can argue until the cows come home about whether or not it should ever be done, honestly one of the biggest concerns that I hear from men considering it is: “Doc, will it still feel normal?”