Common Male Urological Conditions & Treatments
Find information on urological conditions relevant to men. Select a topic from the list to find out more:
It is common for a man's prostate gland to grow as he ages. This non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH. The prostate has 2 periods of growth over a lifespan. The first is during puberty when the prostate nearly doubles in size. Around age 25, the prostate again begins to slowly grow. This prostatic growth can produce symptoms later in life. Continue reading...
The role of the bladder is to store and to empty urine. It should keep the urine without leaking or bothersome bladder sensations. When it is a convenient time to urinate, bladder emptying should occur as an easy command from the brain to the bladder. Interruption of the bladder's functions can lead to irritation, fear of urine loss, poor quality of life, kidney failure, or infection.
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Prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in men in the USA. Prostate cancer related mortality is decreasing, and it is estimated that prostate cancer is now the 3rd leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men.
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Vasectomy is permanent birth control for men. It is a minor surgical procedure, usually performed in the office. It is important that you have an understanding of the procedure to decide whether or not a vasectomy is an appropriate form of contraception for you.
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Vasectomy reversal restores fertility after a vasectomy. There are many reasons to have a vasectomy reversal, but regardless of your reason, there are now advanced methods to restore fertility. By arming yourself with the latest information, you can make informed decisions with your doctor. Continue reading...
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