Urology Blog
Tips from our experts, from everyday wellness to in-depth dives into urologic conditions.
What to Expect After Adult Circumcision
Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin. The procedure takes about thirty minutes and is performed under general anesthesia. The entire foreskin is removed using an incision just behind t...
What to Expect: Botox Injection for Overactive Bladder (OAB)
You've probably heard of Botox being used to improve the cosmetic appearance of facial wrinkles. However, botox has many medical uses that go beyond improving one's appearance. For example, botox is c...
6 Reflexes That are Vital to Your Pelvic Health
A reflex is an automatic response to a stimulus, an action that occurs without conscious thought. Many of us are familiar with the knee jerk reflex, in which the knee straightens as a result of the qu...
Is Active Surveillance the Best Treatment for My Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men. There are 240,000 new prostate cancer cases diagnosed annually, and it accounts for 30,000 deaths per year. However, unlike many oth...
How Much Water Do You Really Need To Drink?
Many sources of information say that humans need 8-12 glasses of water daily to stay hydrated and thrive. Some people take that rule literally and end up in a urologist's office complaining of urinary...
Nocturia: 7 Ways to Improve Frequent Nighttime Urination
Nocturia is the medical term for the need to awaken from sleep to urinate. Getting up once to relieve your bladder during sleep hours is usually not particularly troublesome. However, when it happens ...