Jay Motola, M.D.
Jay Motola, MD, is a board-certified urologist and attending physician, Department of Urology, Mount Sinai West, and Assistant Professor of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Motola is a summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Boston University, and earned his medical degree at the State University of New York at Stony Brook.
Latest Articles by Jay Motola, M.D.
Testosterone, Therapy, and Aging
Aging is inevitable. As is the fact that testosterone levels fall with age. Peak testosterone levels are seen in early adolescence and early adulthood. Afterwards, there is a gradual decline in the production of testosterone, although men continue to ...
How To Supplement Testosterone Therapy
There are many pharmaceutical options available for testosterone replacement therapy. But are there any natural therapies that may work in conjunction with these medications? Here are 6 supplemental therapies that may be used in conjuction with medica...
Testosterone Therapy and Overall Health
_Listen Up Men, The Benefits of Testosterone Therapy May Be More Than You Think _ Testosterone is a hormone that is made by the testicles and the adrenal gland. It is an androgen, and this group of hormones is associated with growth of muscle mass, i...
Is it OAB or Something Else?
Bladder issues don’t just affect women. Men may often experience a sudden urge to go, slower urinary stream or increased urinary frequency. But often, overlapping symptoms cause confusion as to what the problem really is. So how can you tell the diff...
What to Expect at an Urologist Visit
You have just been told by your primary care doctor that you need to see a urologist, or perhaps you are experiencing symptoms that you think are related to your urinary tract and you have decided to make an appointment on your own. You may have some ...
What are the Symptoms of Prostate Cancer?
Most cases of prostate cancer don't show any symptoms, but in advanced stages you may notice urinary tract issues like these.
Prostate Surgery for the Overweight: How Big is Too Big?
Dear Dr. Motola: I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and am 51 years old. I weigh 385 lbs at 6’1". My urologist told me that at my weight he felt that surgery would be difficult because of the size of the laproscopic/robotic surgical inst...
Can Anal Intercourse Harm an Enlarged Prostate?
Dear Dr. Motoloa,** Can anal intercourse harm an enlarged prostate?** The physical act of anal intercourse should not theoretically have any harm on the prostate. The act of anal intercourse can cause some minor trauma to the prostate that could resu...