Keeping You Informed

Stay informed on key urology topics, from common conditions to advanced treatments. Our goal is to help you understand your health and make confident decisions about your care.

September 30, 2024
Sweetest Day Flowers or Vasectomy – Which Snip Will She Prefer? 

Consider a vasectomy as a Sweetest Day gift if you're committed to not having more children. With 99% effectiveness, no sexual side effects, and permanent protection, it removes birth control responsibility from your partner while keeping spontaneity alive. The procedure is quick, recovery is…

Sweetest Day Flowers or Vasectomy – Which Snip Will She Prefer? 
August 29, 2024
Scoring Against Prostate Cancer: Why Less Than a Point May Matter

A PSA increase of just 0.75 points in a year could signal prostate cancer risk. Establish your baseline early—especially if you're African American, have family history, or other risk factors—and monitor changes through regular screening starting at age 40 or 45.

Scoring Against Prostate Cancer: Why Less Than a Point May Matter
August 14, 2024
Why has My Sex Drive Stalled? 5 Causes and Remedies for Women

Discover why your sex drive may have stalled and explore five common urinary health conditions that interfere with sexual wellness. Learn about effective treatments from pelvic prolapse to incontinence that can restore your sexual desire and comfort.

Why has My Sex Drive Stalled? 5 Causes and Remedies for Women
July 15, 2024
6 Steps for Regaining Control of Your Overactive Bladder

Overactive bladder affects millions and can limit your daily life. Discover six practical steps including dietary changes, pelvic exercises, and bladder training to regain control, plus when to seek medical help from a urologist.

6 Steps for Regaining Control of Your Overactive Bladder
June 7, 2024
After Cancer Treatment: 5 Changes You Might Experience

Discover five common physical and lifestyle changes men may experience after prostate cancer treatment, from temporary incontinence to shifts in sexual function, plus practical strategies to manage recovery and regain your quality of life.

After Cancer Treatment: 5 Changes You Might Experience
May 15, 2024
The PSA Test: A Helpful Screening Tool

PSA testing helps detect prostate cancer early, reducing the risk of advanced disease and cancer-specific mortality. Screening decisions should be individualized based on baseline PSA levels, risk factors, and life expectancy of over 10 years.

The PSA Test: A Helpful Screening Tool
April 23, 2024
4 Common Female Sexual Health Issues: How to Detect Them, and What to Do Next

Four in 10 women experience sexual health issues caused by urinary conditions, hormonal changes, or infections. Learn to recognize symptoms like vaginal pain, pelvic prolapse, and incontinence, plus discover effective treatments from medications to minimally invasive procedures that can restore…

4 Common Female Sexual Health Issues: How to Detect Them, and What to Do Next
April 12, 2024
Kegels – They’re for Men, Too: 3 Exercises to Curb ED

Strengthen your pelvic floor muscles with three simple Kegel exercises designed specifically for men to improve erectile dysfunction and sexual performance. See results in 4 to 6 weeks with consistent practice.

Kegels – They’re for Men, Too: 3 Exercises to Curb ED
March 8, 2024
Is It a Kidney Stone, Or Something Else? 6 Signs

Kidney stones cause intense pain, but subtle signs like cloudy urine, blood in urine, and side discomfort can indicate stones are developing. Learn six warning symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options to catch kidney stones early.

Is It a Kidney Stone, Or Something Else? 6 Signs
February 27, 2024
Nocturia: The Causes of Frequent Nighttime Bathroom Visits

Frequent nighttime bathroom trips, known as nocturia, affect millions and can signal underlying urinary conditions like overactive bladder or enlarged prostate. Learn what causes this common problem and explore effective treatment options from Kegel exercises to advanced surgical solutions.

Nocturia: The Causes of Frequent Nighttime Bathroom Visits