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Common Female Urological Problems
What are the most common female urological problems? The urinary system consists of the urethra, kidneys, bladders, and ureters. The system stores, produces, and eliminates urine from the body. Kidneys create urine and transfer it to bladders. Ureters are the tubes that carry urine to the bladders from the kidney. When the bladder fills with… Continue Reading
How Does the Vasectomy Procedure Work?
A doctor may recommend the vasectomy procedure when you decide that you’re not looking to have children anymore. In this procedure, the urologist will block sperm cells from mixing with semen. Consequently, a vasectomy results in an ejaculation that is free of sperms to avoid pregnancy. You may also undergo treatment for various health diseases,… Continue Reading
Causes and Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection
A urinary tract infection is an infection of the bladder, kidney, and urethra. You may develop this condition because of the bacteria in your urine. Usually, urine does not contain germs and bacteria, but they can enter the body from an external source. Your urinary system filters the waste products and excessive water from the… Continue Reading
Causes & Treatment for Incontinence
What are the causes and treatment for urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence is a condition involving the loss of urine. This is a common condition, but many people experience humiliation while talking about it. Therefore, they do not consult a doctor if they notice any symptoms. Remember, treating urinary incompetence is not a big deal. You… Continue Reading
Causes & Treatments for Swollen Prostate
Swollen prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia is a common condition in men wherein the prostate glands enlarge, growing much bigger than their normal size. If you experience prostate swelling, your chances of developing urinary symptoms increase. Uncomfortable and painful symptoms, such as difficulty in passing urine from the bladder, can ensue. This can potentially lead… Continue Reading
What are the Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?
What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and what are the symptoms of BPH? The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland present in front of the rectum and under the bladder. It comprises the urethra, which is the tube that carries semen and urine into the penis. Prostate glands cause mild to severe complications when they grow in… Continue Reading
What is PSA and PSA Screening?
What is PSA screening? PSA is a protein that the prostate cells produce. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) keeps the semen in a liquid state, which is necessary for the nourishment and transportation of the sperm. PSA is easily measurable; in fact, a simple blood test can reveal the level and concentration of PSA in a male’s… Continue Reading
What are the Main Causes of Erectile Dysfunction?
What are the main causes of erectile dysfunction? ED refers to not being able to hold, maintain, or form a penile erection. Sometimes, a person may feel unable to maintain the erection firm enough to have sex. The condition erectile dysfunction (impotence) is a serious concern that can be devastating for a male’s personal life and… Continue Reading
What is a Reversible Vasectomy?
What is a reversible vasectomy? First, let’s start with what a vasectomy is. A vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure that involves a urologist making incisions and closing the vas deferens of a male to prevent the sperm from traveling to form a fertile ejaculate. Hence, the tube that connects the male reproductive glands, i.e.,… Continue Reading
All About Vasectomies
Do you know about vasectomies? Vasectomies are minor surgeries that block the sperm from mixing into the semen that the males ejaculate through the penis. Even after a vasectomy, semen is still present in the ejaculation but cannot get a woman pregnant because the sperms are not present. (Source) The testes will still make the… Continue Reading
All About the Prostate and Prostate Cancer
This article is about the prostate and prostate cancer. The prostate is a gland present in between the penis and the bladder. It has the urethra running through it and is directly in front of the rectum. It allows the urethra to contract or expand to let the urine pass through. It is normally walnut-shaped… Continue Reading
Urology: Vasectomy
Are vasectomy and urology related? Due to the great medical advancements, contraceptive measures are now widely accessible and easy for people. Most people like to opt for temporary measures such as condoms and birth control pills. Unlike most contraception, a vasectomy is a permanent surgical method that prevents pregnancy. Vasectomy In a vasectomy, a person… Continue Reading
What Training Do Urologists Receive?
What types of training do urologists receive? If you are not familiar with what a urologist does, read further. Urologists specialize in the field of urology, which is also called genitourinary surgery. It is the branch of medicine and revolves around diagnosis and treatment surgical and medical diseases of the male and female urinary tract… Continue Reading
What is Peyronie’s Disease?
What is Peyronie’s disease? When you develop fibrous scar tissue on the penis, you suffer from a condition that experts term Peyronie’s disease. This can result in painful and curved erections. This condition is noncancerous but can lead to erectile dysfunction. It’s important to remember that penises are of different sizes and shapes. Having curved… Continue Reading
Top Urologists: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
The prostate is a small gland of the male reproductive system. It’s around the urethra, which is the passageway for the flow of urine. It is responsible for much of the fluid in the semen. Moreover, the function of the prostate is to expel the fluid through the penis. It uses muscular force to create… Continue Reading
Urology: Bladder Cancer
The bladder is a hollow organ present in the lower pelvis of the body. The bladder can stretch to store urine and squeeze to allow excretion through the urethra. Kidneys produce urine, and it passes through two veins, ureters, into the bladder. Cancer in the bladder develops when cells start growing abnormally inside the bladder.… Continue Reading
6 Common Urological Problems Men Face
What are the common urological problems that men have? Urology is a medicinal and doctoral branch that accounts for urinary tract-related conditions and diseases men and women experience. The body’s urinary tract system works to regulate and manage the passage of urine. In males, the reproductive organs are also part of this. Urology pertains to… Continue Reading
Suffering from Erectile Dysfunction? Causes and Treatment
What are the causes and treatment for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)? ED simply refers to the inability of getting or maintaining an erection. This happens to men as they age, but may sometimes happen to younger men. There are a variety of reasons for erectile dysfunction. Causes of Erectile Dysfunction Stress, anxiety, or fatigue often leads… Continue Reading
Urology: Prostate Cancer Treatment
The prostate gland is present in the pelvis area behind the bladder. It is responsible for producing seminal fluid, which nourishes and helps transport sperm. The urethra in the middle of the prostate gland, and it’s responsible for carrying sperm out of the penis during ejaculation. Prostate cancer can occur when cells grow abnormally inside… Continue Reading
Urethral Stricture Causes & Treatment
What is a urethral stricture? The urethra is a tube that transfers urine from the bladder to the penis. This hollow tube starts from the lower bladder opening, stretching throughout the length of the penis. In women, the length of the tube is around 2.5 to 4 cm in length. The opening of this tube… Continue Reading
Impotence and Erectile Dysfunction: Modern Treatments
In men, impotence and erectile dysfunction are challenging conditions that some struggle with. Erectile dysfunction refers to a condition in which men are unable to have sex because they can’t maintain an erection. The condition doesn’t necessarily mean that you cannot have erections, but rather that your erections may not last long enough to have… Continue Reading
Urologist for Kidney Stones
Do you need a urologist for kidney stones? The kidney’s function is to purify your blood by removing wastes and excess fluid from your blood. They are responsible for the essential forming of urine and keep our blood free of toxic and foreign material. However, sometimes the toxicity inside our blood becomes too much for… Continue Reading
Prolapsed Uterus Causes & Treatment
Uterine prolapse is a disorder that relates to stretched and weakened pelvic ligaments and muscles. When this condition occurs, the muscles no longer provide support to the uterus. Consequently, the uterus swells out of the vagina or slips down. This condition may occur at any age in women. However, it mostly occurs in women who… Continue Reading
Overactive Bladder: Causes & Treatments
Overactive Bladder An overactive bladder is a condition that triggers the sudden urge to urinate in unpredictable instances. It also causes involuntary accidents to happen in which people undergo the unexpected loss of urine. This condition causes millions in the world to suffer and is very difficult to manage. The unpredictability of this condition makes… Continue Reading
5 Common Urological Problems Women Face
Although many women experience urological conditions and diseases, very few seek proper medical care. Studies suggest that this is often because of the ratio of women doctors and specialists in the Urology departments. Urology deals with problems pertaining to the urinary tract system. This includes organs such as the ureter, urethra, kidneys, bladder, and other… Continue Reading
What Makes The Best Urologists?
There are many diseases that a person can develop or contract today. You should know who to look for when it comes to a specific disease. For instance, if you are going through a severe heart condition, you would need to consult a heart specialist. But who would you consult if you face any problem… Continue Reading
What Do Urologists Treat In Women?
There are certain conditions that women go through, which require them to consult a specific specialist to get treatment. Just like men have conditions such as erectile dysfunction or impotence, women also experience conditions related to the urinary tract system. However, in both cases where the women or man faces a concern regarding the urinary… Continue Reading
What Conditions Do Urologists Treat in Men?
What conditions do urologists treat in men? Many people are not aware of what a urologist does. Well, a brief explanation would be that they are specialists in treating disorders of the urinary system in both men and women. They treat all diseases related to the male and female urinary tract system and reproduction system… Continue Reading
Urology Telemedicine
What is urology telemedicine? Urology concentrates on medical and surgical diseases that may develop in the female and male urinary tract and reproductive system. Urologists go through special training and lots of learning to understand the basics of urology. They are specialists who understand the organ functions and can determine what the cause of the… Continue Reading
Urologic Diseases: Types And Why You Should Visit A Urologist
Men, women, and children of all ages may encounter certain diseases and conditions that are urologic. Many people are not familiar with what urologic diseases are. Therefore, here is a brief explanation of what the term means. (Source) Urologic diseases are several conditions that relate to the urinary tract of males and females and the… Continue Reading
Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is probably the most embarrassing condition men go through, and there are many reasons this problem may occur. They tend to leave this untreated because they find it difficult to talk about. Men with ED find it challenging to maintain an erection or, in some severe cases, can’t get an erection at… Continue Reading
Prolapsed Uterus: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The uterus is an organ of the female reproductive system. The shape of the uterus is like an upside-down pear, and it is placed inside the pelvis. A hammock of muscles and pubic bone supports the bladder, uterus, and bowel. Connective tissue and ligaments also hold the uterus and pelvic organs in their right place.… Continue Reading
Kidney Stones: Prevention, Causes & Treatment
People who are living with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) will probably have kidney stone issues. The formation of kidney stones takes place when crystals of minerals and salts combine in your urine. You can also call them renal calculi or nephrolithiasis. The size of kidney stones can vary, it can be a small… Continue Reading