Urology Blog
Tips from our experts, from everyday wellness to in-depth dives into urologic conditions.
PSA Screening 101: What You Should Know
Prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, is a chemical produced by the prostate gland. PSA functions to liquefy semen following ejaculation, aiding the transit of sperm to the egg. A small amount of PSA fil...
Tunica Cysts: What You Should Know
The tunica albuginea is a dense fibrous sheath that surrounds, covers and protects the delicate contents of each testicle. The tunica albuginea is surrounded by a second layer, the tunica vaginalis. T...
Bladder Infections in Women: 12 Ways to Keep Cystitis at Bay
Bladder infections (a.k.a., cystitis) are common among women. Acute cystitis is a bladder infection that typically causes the following symptoms:
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Recognizing World Vasectomy Day
A vasectomy is considered a permanent method of birth control by preventing the release of sperm when a man ejaculates. During a vasectomy, the vas deferens from each testicle is clamped, cut or other...
FDA Decision on Pelvic Prolapse Repair Mesh Sets Back Women’s Health
Recently the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered the manufacturers of all remaining surgical mesh products for trans-vaginal repair of pelvic organ prolapse (Boston Scientific and Coloplas...
12 Steps to Overcoming Overactive Bladder (OAB)
Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a common condition often due to one’s bladder contracting (squeezing) at any time without warning. This involuntary bladder contraction can give rise to the symptoms of urg...