Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a serious condition affecting more than 30 million men worldwide. In addition, 90% of men between 45 and 80 suffer from some form of lower urinary tract symptoms and half of all men will develop BPH symptoms by the age of 60.1, 2 Common Symptoms of BPH Include: Frequent urination […]
When most people hear the phrase “male reconstructive surgery,” they most likely think it means gender reassignment. While this may be true in some instances, male reconstructive surgery is also necessary for serious injuries in men that have resulted in major changes to groin appearance, physiology, and function. This is a common procedure in the […]
Are you having bladder problems? Are you wondering how can drinking liquids at night increase your risk for urologic problems? If so, you are one of over 13 million people of both sexes that do. Many of these problems can be resolved by seeing a physician who specializes in urology. One of the more common […]
The many complications that can occur during pregnancy, include urological problems. Want to know what are the urological risks of pregnancy? Keep reading below! Kidney Stones For about 10 percent of people, kidney stones will occur during their lifetime. When it occurs during pregnancy, it can be a complex problem that is harder to treat. […]
Male infertility refers to a man’s inability to father a child, a problem that affects around 15 percent of couples looking to have children. Of course, sometimes infertility is a personal choice. A vasectomy is a surgical form of birth control that is commonly misunderstood. Let’s debunk some vasectomy myths, especially the one that states […]
Cultural stigma may cause women to be uncomfortable talking about their bathroom issues. But the truth is, these issues may be problems that require a specialist. Overactive bladder, for instance, affects about 33 million people in this country. However, only about 30 percent of overactive bladder patients are male, according to the American Urological Association. […]
What happens when that urge to go to the bathroom takes over your life? This is a medical condition called overactive bladder. It’s a problem that causes a sudden urge to urinate that is almost impossible to control. It can leave you feeling isolated and antisocial, but treatment plans are available that will calm your […]
About 8.8 percent of the population in the U.S. will experience the pain of a kidney stone, according to a 2012 study published in European Urology. That adds up to about half a million people every year, or 1 in 10, and those numbers are rising, the National Kidney Foundation says. But what happens if you […]
Millions of men in the United States have an enlarged prostate, a condition that becomes even more common with age. In fact, studies estimate about half of men over 50 years of age have an enlarged prostate, and that number soars to as high as 90 percent for men aged 80 years and older. Causes […]
Pelvic floor prolapse, which may also be referred to as “pelvic organ prolapse,” affects women all over the United States. Below is some basic information about this condition. Defining the Condition Pelvic floor prolapse occurs when one or more of your pelvic organs fall or bulge into the vaginal canal. In the worst cases, these organs […]