What is a Bladder Pacemaker?

What is a Bladder Pacemaker?

A bladder pacemaker is an implantable device designed to regulate nerve signals between the brain and the bladder. It’s also known as a sacral neuromodulation (SNM) device. This therapy is particularly effective for people experiencing urinary control issues...
BPH Medications: What To Do If They Stop Working

BPH Medications: What To Do If They Stop Working

Living with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) can feel like a constant battle. The late-night trips to the bathroom. The weak stream. The never-quite-empty feeling after you go. For many men, medication helps manage these symptoms. But over time, the results may...
Prostate Cancer Causes: What You Should Know

Prostate Cancer Causes: What You Should Know

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, but many people don’t know much about what causes it or who’s most at risk. The prostate is a small gland below the bladder that helps produce semen. When the cells in this gland begin to grow abnormally,...
UTI in Men: How Common Is It?

UTI in Men: How Common Is It?

One of the most common misconceptions about urinary tract infections (UTIs) is that they only affect women. However, men can get them, too. Although less common, they can still cause urinary urgency, burning, and frequency. How Common Are UTIs in Men? Although UTIs...
Testicular Pain? 10 Possible Causes

Testicular Pain? 10 Possible Causes

The testicles are very sensitive organs. Even minor problems can lead to considerable discomfort. Testicular pain is your body’s way of telling you something isn’t right. Pain might be a sign of something minor that is easily treated or a more serious issue that needs...
Bladder Infection vs UTI – What’s the Difference?

Bladder Infection vs UTI – What’s the Difference?

People often use the terms bladder infection and urinary tract infection (UTI) interchangeably. However, they’re not exactly the same. A bladder infection is a specific type of UTI that affects only the bladder. A UTI can occur anywhere in the urinary system,...