Looking into vasectomy options? Many urology providers now perform "no-scalpel vasectomy" procedures with no cutting, minimal pain, and short recovery time. If you'd like to try such a procedure, discuss it with your urologist; if they can't perform one, they can recommend a practitioner who can.

Since urology deals with the urinary tracts of men and women as well as the male reproductive organ, if you're a woman you may want to focus in on a gynecological urologist -- a sort of specialist's specialist, if you will -- in order to get the best care possible.

When looking for a urology specialist, check to be sure that they're board certified. In most states, a urologist has to not only be board certified, but has to have years of specialty surgical training and residency before they're allowed to take the exam for certification.