March Madness is almost here - and if you’ve been considering getting a vasectomy, we can’t think of a better time to do it. It’s the perfect excuse to relax with your favorite snacks, your bracket ready, and a lineup of games to watch. A vasectomy is a form of...

Kidney stones are extremely painful. If you've ever experienced one, you probably never want to again. The good news is that there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of developing a kidney stone. Here are some tips on how to prevent kidney stones. How to...

Overactive bladder (OAB) can be life-changing. It may leave you worrying about locating the nearest restroom. You may have to suffer the embarrassment of incontinence pads. It may even cause you to limit your social interactions. The symptoms of OAB can be frustrating...

Waking up in the middle of the night with the urgent need to use the bathroom isn’t just frustrating- it is exhausting. And this condition, known as nocturia, can be more than just a nuisance. If you are a man who wakes frequently (two or more times per night), it may...

Your testicles, or testes, are two small, oval-shaped glands located inside the scrotum- the pouch of skin beneath your penis. They are involved in producing sperm and testosterone. Most testicular pain men experience is harmless and resolves quickly. But sometimes, a...

Living with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) can feel like a daily battle. There are often frequent trips to the bathroom, disrupted sleep, and even urine leakage. It may have gotten to the point that medications or lifestyle changes no longer help. For many men,...

Urology is a medical specialty that diagnoses and treats problems with the urinary system in both men and women. It also addresses issues related to the male reproductive system. Urologists are specialists trained to handle everything from common urinary issues to...

It is a common misconception about aging, especially in women, that urinary incontinence or urine leaks are normal and unavoidable. While it can be true that the risk of urinary leakages can increase with age, it is not considered normal. It typically indicates an...

BPH, or benign prostatic hypertrophy, is a common condition that affects many men as they age. Also known as an enlarged prostate, BPH causes the prostate gland to grow larger than it should be and often leads to bothersome urinary symptoms such as frequent and urgent...

If you have ever suffered from the embarrassing and inconvenient symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB), you know how important getting the proper treatment is. Unmanaged OAB means having to wear incontinence pads, always be near a bathroom, and worry about odors....