What is Urology?

What is Urology?

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...
Urine Leaks Aren’t Normal as You Age

Urine Leaks Aren’t Normal as You Age

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...
Best Options for BPH Relief

Best Options for BPH Relief

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...
Best Options if OAB Medications Don’t Work

Best Options if OAB Medications Don’t Work

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....
Prostate Cancer Screening: What Every Man Needs to Know

Prostate Cancer Screening: What Every Man Needs to Know

In recent years, urologists have encountered more advanced prostate cancer cases. A contributing factor is that many primary care physicians are moving away from routine PSA tests and digital rectal exams (DREs). Despite this trend, the American Urological Association...