Most people don’t realize it, but urological conditions are just as common among women as they are in men. As a result, many women resign themselves to just living with what are actually very treatable conditions. Read on to find out about the most common urological conditions impacting women and how a urologist can help. …

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The prostate is part of the male reproductive system. It is a small and rather muscular gland. The prostate is located around the urethra and it makes most of the fluid that is found in semen. The prostate’s muscular action works to move the fluid and the semen through a man’s penis when they climax. …

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Usually, the treatment of bladder cancer is based on the clinical stage of the tumor when it is initially diagnosed. This includes the depth it is thought to have grown into a person’s bladder wall and if the cancer has spread past the bladder. There are other factors, too, including the tumor’s size, how quickly …

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Erectile Dysfunction Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment An embarrassing thing that occurs with a lot of men is a sexual disorder dealing with the penis, and it is more common than many men may know. Because men tend to judge their manliness by their libido, they will attempt to hide the fact they are dealing with …

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Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths among American men. It affects the prostate gland, located near the bladder, and can be identified during routine prostate exams. If this cancer is caught early, it’s treatable. If men ignore the problem and allow it to metastasize, or spread, it can be fatal. Read on …

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Most patients looking for a urologist have received a referral from their primary care physicians (PCPs). That doesn’t mean they should just see the first urologist recommended by their PCPs, though. It’s important to find a specialist who’s a good fit, so patients should take their time and do their due diligence when it comes …

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Around 13% of couples are unable to get pregnant when they want to have a baby. In over 1/3 of these cases, Male infertility is to blame. The most common forms of infertility in men affect sperm production and sperm delivery, including low sperm production, blockages, and abnormal sperm function. Being unable to conceive can …

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The kidneys are fist-shaped organs located at the base of a person’s rib cage. There is one kidney on each side of the spine. Kidneys are an essential part of a healthy body. They are tasked with filtering waste products, impurities, and excess water out of a person’s blood. The toxins filtered out by kidneys …

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Bladder problems affect both men and women. They tend to become more common as patients age but can occur at any time. These problems range significantly in severity from mild urinary tract infections (UTIs) to fatal cancers. Read on to learn about several of the most common bladder problems in adults and how they can …

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