A ureteral stent is a small, flexible tube inserted into the ureter—the duct connecting the kidney to the bladder. It is used to ensure urine can flow from the kidney to the bladder, especially when the ureter is blocked or at risk of becoming blocked. Common reasons for ureteral stents include kidney stones, swelling from
Understanding Male Infertility: How a Urologist Can Help with Low Sperm Count Infertility affects an estimated 1 in 6 couples, and discovering the cause can be a challenging journey. For women, infertility is defined as the inability to get or stay pregnant after trying for one year, or six months if over age 35. For
Does the Word ‘Vasectomy’ Make You Shudder? Let’s Talk Facts If the idea of a vasectomy makes you uncomfortable, you’re not alone—but consider this: 50 million men worldwide have undergone the procedure, and 500,000 men in the U.S. choose to have a vasectomy every year. While this shows that vasectomy is a common choice for
You’ve Just Heard the ‘C’ Word: What Now? Receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis can be shocking, frightening, and overwhelming. You’re likely asking yourself, “Do I trust everything I’m being told or should I get a second opinion?” The answer isn’t simple, but taking the time to fully understand your options can help you feel more
Trouble Urinating? It Could Be BPH? Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate. If you’re a man over 40 and experiencing uncomfortable changes in urination, it may be one of the key signs of BPH. What Causes BPH? During puberty, young men experience many changes—growing facial hair, building muscle, and
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Learn More About How A Prostate Biopsy Is Done Summary Prostate biopsies are commonly done through the rectum due to the proximity of the prostate gland. The procedure involves taking samples from the prostate using a biopsy needle. The risk of cancer spreading to the rectum is not considered to be a significant concern, and
Learn More About How You Can Adopt A Bladder Friendly Diet Summary Dietary modifications can help reduce overactive bladder symptoms. Certain foods and drinks, such as alcohol and high-volume fluids, can cause the bladder to fill up more quickly. By decreasing fluid intake in one sitting and avoiding bladder irritants like carbonated and caffeinated beverages,
When a man discovers that he has erectile dysfunction, there are several treatment options. Often medications will work temporarily, but it is estimated that 40% of men discontinue their use within one year due to a number of issues. Injections are a reasonable next line of treatment, but if these do not prove to be
When your urinary sphincter is working properly, it allows urine to pass from the bladder into the urethra and out of your body. It is a small muscle that controls urine flow, and when the muscle contracts, it closes the opening of the bladder and stops urine from leaving your body. However, if this muscle
