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Urinary Retention: What It Is, Why It Happens, and When to Seek Help

Urinary retention is a condition in which the bladder does not empty completely, or at all, even when it feels full. This can occur suddenly or develop gradually over time. Though it can affect both men and women, urinary retention is more common in men,…
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The Latest Tools in Men’s Health – Now at Georgia Urology

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…
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When Things Start to Shift: Exercise and Pelvic Organ Prolapse

It’s not the easiest thing to talk about or contend with, but pelvic organ prolapse is more common than most women realize. It happens for several reasons - childbirth, surgery, or just with time - and there are things you can do to help alleviate it. First…
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Keep Things Flowing: Healthy Habits for Urological Well-Being

You brush your teeth. You try to eat your veggies. You may even stretch before workouts. But when was the last time you thought about your bladder? Your kidneys? The muscles and plumbing that help detoxify your body? Urologic health might not be the…
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The Potty Trained Kid Who Starts Having Accidents Again: What’s Going On?

You’ve made it through the diaper years, celebrated dry nights, and finally felt like the potty training phase was behind you. Then it happens - your child starts having accidents again. Understandably, this can be confusing, frustrating, and even alarming…
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Do Combination Sildenafil/Tadalafil ED Medications Make Any Sense

There is no shortage of innovation in how Erectile Dysfunction (ED) medications are marketed. From online ED medication sellers to major e-commerce platforms, everyone is getting in on the ED med game. However, it’s important to understand what represents…
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Diagram 3d rendering of progressive Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with urine buildup

Treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) for Bladder Health

When most men experience Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH, they are most concerned about the various urinary symptoms that an enlarged prostate can cause. These urinary symptoms can range from mild to severe and often include waking up at night to…
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Will Erections Be Painful After a Penile Implant?

The techniques and technologies surrounding penile implants have improved dramatically over the past decade. Today, implants last longer and offer greater function than ever before. To that end, over 95% of patients are satisfied with sexual intercourse…
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Ketamine Use & Bladder Dysfunction: A Little-Known Fact

Ketamine bladder syndrome is a constellation of urinary tract issues brought about by ketamine use. This is typically more concerning in recreational users, rather than in the therapeutic environment, because ketamine bladder syndrome tends to be more…
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