Throughout the month of November, many men are growing mustaches in an effort to raise awareness of male health issues. It’s called Movember, and the event is a great reminder that regular exams with a urology provider are important for maintaining good health. Any new or worsening urology issues can be addressed, and your provider can help you with early detection and treatment of larger problems.
An important annual exam for men is prostate cancer screening. Men over 55 years old can benefit from prostate screening to decrease the risk of undetected prostate cancer. Men ages 40–55 years old with risk factors, such as a family history of prostate cancer, may benefit from an evaluation as well. Early detection can be lifesaving. Additionally, your urology provider can help diagnose and treat other problems that can impact your health and overall well-being, such as low testosterone, erectile issues, prostate enlargement, and urinary/bladder dysfunction.
Regular visits are important for women and children with urologic issues as well. If you or your loved ones deal with issues such as kidney stones, urinary problems (leakage, overactivity, difficulty urinating, and/or infection), or genitourinary cancer, it may be time to come in for a visit. Many of these conditions benefit from check-ups once a year, if not more frequently.
With the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients were delayed in coming to a urologist for a first-time visit. If your primary care doctor asked you to see a urologist, or if you have worrisome symptoms, such as blood in the urine, kidney pain, recurrent bladder/urinary tract infections, or urinary issues, consider making an appointment today. Georgia Urology offices take COVID protocols very seriously to help keep our patients safe. In addition, many of the Georgia Urology providers offer telemedicine visits. These virtual visits allow access to urology providers from the comfort of your own home.
Georgia Urology is proud to bring game-changing, minimally invasive technologies to men’s health care. These innovative treatments are designed to address low-grade prostate cancer, kidney stones, and enlarged prostate (BPH) without the need for traditional surgery, offering patients faster recovery, less discomfort, and better outcomes. CVAC System – Gentle, Comprehensive Kidney Stone Removal CVAC provides […]
Peyronie’s Disease, an abnormal penile curvature, is a disease that can cause significant physical as well as psychological distress. Peyronie’s Disease is a disease of abnormal scar tissue in the penis, leading to a palpable bump or lump as well as curvature. This can cause pain with intercourse, pain for their partners, or distress that […]
Northside Hospital Forsyth, in partnership with Georgia Urology, was the first in the world to offer Aquablation® therapy with the new HYDROS™ Robotic System. This next-generation platform is set to revolutionize the treatment for men suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate. The new AI-powered robotic system offers a clinically […]
