Leaking when you sneeze, run, bear down, stand up, or clear your throat is a treatable problem, and you have options. Bulkamid is one particularly appealing option within that spectrum. Are you a woman over 40 who gets nervous when she sneezes? Or coughs, laughs, exercises, jumps, lifts, or even just changes positions? Stress urinary […]
Media coverage of hormone replacement therapies has seen a surge in the last several months, spotlighting a surprising trend: women taking high-dose testosterone. Articles from moguls like the New York Times and ABC News weighed in, raising questions about safety, effectiveness, and long-term health impacts on women using testosterone as a “boost” for libido, energy, […]
Conversations about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have carried a degree of hesitation for many years – on both sides of the exam table. That’s largely because FDA black box warnings broadly framed hormone therapy as high-risk, despite growing evidence to the contrary. The FDA’s recent decision to remove those warnings doesn’t signal a sudden endorsement […]
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 Things First: What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse? Pelvic […]
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 hottest wellness topic out there, but it’s a lot more critical […]
In simple terms, diabetes is a chronic disease in which a person’s blood sugar is too high. There are different forms of diabetes, but Type 2 (diabetes mellitus or adult-onset diabetes) is most common in adults and is a fast-emerging problem in young adults and even children. People with Type 2 diabetes are not able […]
Georgia Urology’s Dr. Shaya Taghechian, a Center of Excellence for the procedure, delivers much-needed relief to a patient with long-term struggles With a wedding and honeymoon on the horizon, 58-year-old Alison K. felt unrelenting pressure. Her stress urinary incontinence (SUI) had become increasingly worse throughout a decade, and now it threatened to infringe on one […]
Are you one of the millions of men and women grappling with the daily challenges of an overactive bladder, urinary frequency, or urinary incontinence? These issues can disrupt your life, leading to awkward and frustrating situations. At Georgia Urology, our dedicated team of urologists is equipped with a diverse array of treatments to help you […]
Jim Rozelle, a prostate cancer survivor, thought he had defeated cancer after undergoing radical prostatectomy. However, five years later, he began experiencing urinary incontinence, a common condition for men who have undergone prostatectomy. “It was extremely embarrassing,” Rozelle recalls. “I was constantly concerned. I couldn’t go out, or my pants would be soaked. If I […]
By Dr. Shaya Taghechian May is Women’s Health Care Month, which reminds us of the importance of raising awareness regarding women’s health issues. At Georgia Urology, we understand the critical role women play in their families and communities. However, in their efforts to care for others, many women often neglect their own health needs. As […]
Traditionally, male physicians have dominated the field of urology. This comes as no surprise regarding a healthcare specialty we typically associate with problems such as prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction. However, statistics show things are changing. In 2015, female practicing urologists represented 7.7 percent of the workforce. According to the American Urological Association, this grew […]