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Overactive Bladder

Overactive Bladder Patient Guide

Download this comprehensive OAB patient resource.… more

Bladder Cancer Patient Guide

Bladder Cancer Patient Guide

Guide with information about how to diagnose, treat and manage bladder cancer, including a patient perspective.… more

Overactive Bladder Brochure

Overactive Bladder Brochure

Download this tri-fold brochure.… more

Urologic Cancer Cookbook

Living Healthy Cookbook with Information about Urologic Cancers

Part of managing cancer includes a healthy diet and lifestyle. This educational cookbook has recipes from celebrity chefs and is designed to help those affected by urologic cancers.… more

Urologic Cancer Cookbook

Living Healthy Cookbook with Information about Urologic Cancers

Part of managing cancer includes a healthy diet and lifestyle. This educational cookbook has recipes from celebrity chefs and is designed to help those affected by urologic cancers.… more

Kidney Cookbook

Living Healthy: Fight Kidney Stones with Food Cookbook

An educational recipe book designed to help prevent kidney stones with nutrition and diet.… more

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)

Download this patient resource on Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI).… more

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)

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Incontinence

Incontinence

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Incontinence

Incontinence

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Testicular Cancer Patient Guide

Testicular Cancer Patient Guide

Detailed guide to include a patient story, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for men as well as a section on children with testicular cancer.… more

Kidney Cancer Patient Guide

Kidney Cancer Patient Guide

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Testosterone Therapy Patient Guide

Testosterone Therapy

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Kidney Stones Patient Guide

Kidney Stones Patient Guide

A 24-page comprehensive patient guide.… more

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction

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Premature Ejaculation

Premature Ejaculation

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Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome

Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS)

Download this patient guide to learn more information about IC/BPS and the urinary tract.… more

French Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Patient Guide

Guide patient sur la cystite interstitielle (syndrome de la vessie douloureuse)

La cystite interstitielle (CI), ou syndrome de la vessie douloureuse (SVD), est un problème de douleur vésicale chronique. Cela peut évoquer une infection de la vessie ou infection urinaire, mais ce n’en est pas une. Il s’agit d’une sensation d’inconfort et de pression dans la région de la vessie qui dure six semaines ou plus, sans infection ni autre cause évidente. (Patient Guide to Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome))… more

Premature Ejaculation Hindi

शीघ्रपतन के मरीजों के लिए गाइड

शीघ्रपतन के कारण, पता लगाने, उपचार और बचाव के साथ ही स्खलन की विस्तृत व्याख्या। (Premature Ejaculation Patient Guide)… more

Interstitial Cystitis Hindi

इंटरस्टीशियल सिस्टाइटिस मरीज गाइड

आईसी/बीपीएस के बारे में जानकारियां उपलब्ध कराने के साथ ही मूत्र मार्ग की समीक्षा। (Interstitial Cystitis Patient Guide)… more

Choosing Wisely Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction Hindi

स्तंभन दोष-समझदारी से करें चयनः स्तंभन की समस्या का उपचार

इस स्थिति के लिए मेडिकल और सर्जिकल विकल्पों सहित ईडी का एक संक्षिप्त विवरण। (Choosing Wisely: Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction)… more

Hindi Incontinence

अनियमितता के मरीजों के लिए गाइड

पुरुषों और महिलाओं दोनों में इन स्थितियों के प्रबंधन के तरीके। (Incontinence Patient Guide)… more

Hindi Testosterone Therapy

टेस्टोस्टेरोन उपचार मरीज गाइड

टेस्टोस्टेरोन उपचार के बारे में मरीजों के लिए जरूरी जानकारी देने वाली इस पेशेंट गाइड को डाउनलोड करें। (Testosterone Therapy Patient Guide)… more

Hindi Stress Urinary Incontinence

तनाव संबंधी मूत्र अनियमितता से पीड़ित मरीजों के लिए गाइड

मरीज के संदर्भ में योजनाओं सहित एसयूआई का पता लगाने, उपचार और प्रबंधन। (Stress Urinary Incontinence Patient Guide)… more

nMIBC Hindi

मांसपेशियों में प्रवेश के बगैर होने वाले ब्लैडर कैंसर से पीड़ित मरीजों के लिए गाइड

मरीज के लिए योजनाओं सहित मांसपेशियों में बिना प्रवेश से होने वाले ब्लैडर कैंसर का पता लगाने, उपचार और प्रबंधन। (Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Patient Guide)… more

Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Hindi

मांसपेशियों में प्रवेश से होने वाले ब्लैडर कैंसर के मरीजों के लिए गाइड

मरीजों के संदर्भ में योजनाओं सहित मांसपेशियों में प्रवेश से होने वाले ब्लैडर कैंसर को पता लगाने, उपचार और प्रबंधन के तरीके। (Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Patient Guide)… more

Kidney Stones Hindi

किडनी की पथरी से पीड़ित मरीजों के लिए गाइड

किडनी में पथरी के लक्षणों, वजहों और उपचारों की व्याख्या करने वाली व्यापक गाइड। (Kidney Stones Patient Guide)… more

Erectile Dysfunction Hindi

स्तंभन दोष मरीज गाइड

ऐसी विवरणिका जो मरीजों को स्तंभन दोष के लक्षणों, वजह, पता लगाने और उपचार का संक्षिप्त विवरण देती है। इसमें नोट्स से जुड़ा एक भाग भी शामिल है। (Erectile Dysfunction Patient Guide)… more

Hindi Overactive Bladder

अतिसक्रिय ब्लैडर के मरीज के लिए गाइड

इस कई पेज की गाइड में ओएबी से पीड़ित मरीजों को मदद करने के लिए ओएबी संसाधन शामिल हैं। (Overactive Bladder Patient Guide)… more

Kidney Masses and Localized Tumors Hindi

किडनी मास और किडनी में मौजूद ट्यूमर

मरीजों के संदर्भ में योजनाओं सहित किडनी मास का पता लगाने, उपचार और प्रबंधन के तरीके बताने वाली गाइड। (Kidney Masses and Localized Tumors Patient Guide)… more

UrologyHealth extra – Bladder Cancer Special Issue- For Order

UrologyHealth extra® – Bladder Cancer Special Issue

Order this special issue focusing on bladder cancer to be shipped free in the United States and includes information for patients and caregivers on the basics such as the stages of this cancer, symptoms, treatments, risk factors and how to learn more.… more

UrologyHealth extra® – Bladder Cancer Special Issue

UrologyHealth extra® – Bladder Cancer Special Issue

Download this special issue focusing on bladder cancer that includes information for patients and caregivers on the basics such as the stages of this cancer, symptoms, treatments, risk factors and how to learn more.… more

Women’s Health and Menopause What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Women’s Health and Menopause – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Learn about women’s health during perimenopause and menopause, symptoms and treatment options. … more

Order Women’s Health and Menopause What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Women’s Health and Menopause – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Order this fact sheet that includes information on perimenopause, menopause, symptoms and treatment options for women.… more

Genetic Testing for Kidney Cancer – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Genetic Testing for Kidney Cancer – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

A description about genetic testing for kidney cancer and how genetic test results may help patients make informed choices.… more

Constipation and Urine Control - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Constipation and Urine Control - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

This fact sheet outlines what to know about constipation and urine control. Constipation happens when you go too long without having a bowel movement & this can cause issues with urine control. … more

Constipation and Urine Control: What You Should Know

Constipation and Urine Control: What You Should Know

Order this fact sheet that outlines what to know about constipation and urine control. Constipation happens when you go too long without having a bowel movement & this can cause issues with urine control. … more

Calcium and Kidney Stones - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Calcium and Kidney Stones - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

There are two types of calcium stones: calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate. This fact sheet outlines what you should know about calcium and kidney stones.… more

Kidney Cysts - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Kidney Cysts - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

As a person ages, sacs filled with fluid, called cysts, can form in the kidneys. This fact sheet outlines what you should know about kidney cysts.… more

Topical Estrogen – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Topical Estrogen – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Women who have gone through menopause often have vaginal dryness. This problem is also common in those who have had both of their ovaries surgically removed. In some cases, vaginal dryness can lead to pain with sex, burning vaginal discomfort or itching, recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) or abnormal vaginal discharge. Topical estrogen is a prescription treatment that can help lower or ease these symptoms.… more

Adult Gender: What You Should Know

Adult Gender: What You Should Know

Learn about adult gender, gender affirmation and terms around gender.… more

Fertility Preservation and Gender Diverse Parenthood: What You Should Know

Fertility Preservation and Gender Diverse Parenthood: What You Should Know

Learn about fertility preservation for gender diverse adults and frequently asked questions.… more

Adult Sexuality and Gender Diversity: What You Should Know

Adult Sexuality and Gender Diversity: What You Should Know

Learn about adult sexuality and gender diversity, sexual orientation, gender dysphoria and medical choices for gender diverse adults.… more

Adult Masculinizing Gender-Affirming Surgery: What You Should Know

Adult Masculinizing Gender-Affirming Surgery: What You Should Know

Learn about gender affirmation, adult masculinizing gender-affirming surgery and questions to ask your doctor.… more

Adult Feminizing Gender-Affirming Surgery: What You Should Know

Adult Feminizing Gender-Affirming Surgery: What You Should Know

Learn about gender affirmation, adult feminizing gender-affirming surgery and questions to ask your doctor.… more

Bladder Cancer: What You Should Know

Bladder Cancer: What You Should Know

Learn more about the basics of bladder cancer including types, causes, symptoms, testing and treatment options. … more

Pelvic Floor Muscle Relaxing

Pelvic Floor Muscle Relaxing: What You Should Know

Strong pelvic floor muscles can help prevent leakage and calm the urge to pass urine. Sometimes these muscles can be too tight, which can cause urine leaks, trouble emptying your bladder and pain during sex.… more

Bladder Cancer Prevention

Bladder Cancer Prevention

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Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer – Talking to Your Doctor

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer – Talking to Your Doctor

Learn more about genetic testing for bladder cancer and how to prepare as a way to feel more ready to talk with your doctor.… more

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer - What You Should Know

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer - What You Should Know

A description about genetic testing for bladder cancer and how genetic test results may help patients make informed choices.… more

Ureteral Stents What You Should Know

Ureteral Stents What You Should Know

A ureteral stent is a plastic, flexible tube that helps the kidney drain urine after kidney stone surgery. Learn about how they feel, how they are removed and when to call a doctor if you feel concerned. … more

Vasectomy Reversal

Vasectomy Reversal

Download this fact sheet with information about vasectomy reversal. Vasectomy reversal is a procedure for men who have had a vasectomy and then decide they want to father a child.… more

Bladder Diary Assessment Tool

Bladder Diary Assessment Tool

Use this bladder diary assessment tool and share the results with your healthcare provider to get a better understanding of your urinary incontinence symptoms. … more

Bladder Diary Assessment Tool

Bladder Diary Assessment Tool

Use this bladder diary assessment tool and share the results with your healthcare provider to get a better understanding of your urinary incontinence symptoms. … more

Bladder Prolapse - What You Should Know

Bladder Prolapse - What You Should Know

An overview of bladder prolapse causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.… more

Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) Fact Sheet

Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) Fact Sheet

Download this fact sheet to read a concise review of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome.… more

Combination Immunotherapy for Kidney Cancer

Combination Immunotherapy for Kidney Cancer Fact Sheet

Summary of combination immunotherapy for renal cell carcinoma including treatment, adverse reactions and questions to ask the health care team.… more

Varicoceles

Varicoceles - What You Should Know

Designed for teen boys and men to explain this condition, causes, treatments and address frequently asked questions.… more

Bladder Control Assessment Tool

Bladder Control Assessment Tool

This Bladder Control assessment tool may help to measure symptoms and quality of life related to passing urine.… more

Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength: What You Should Know

Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength: What You Should Know

Download this fact sheet on how to perform Kegel exercises.… more

Overactive Bladder Assessment Tool

Overactive Bladder Assessment Tool

An assessment tool that allows patient to score symptoms and illustrates how they may be affecting their quality of life.… more

Overactive Bladder Diary

Overactive Bladder Diary

This Overactive Bladder Diary may help to record liquid intake, how often urine is passed and urine leakage to help you talk with your health care team.… more

Bladder Control Assessment Tool

Bladder Control Assessment Tool

This Bladder Control assessment tool may help to measure symptoms and quality of life related to passing urine. … more

Neurogenic Bladder - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Neurogenic Bladder - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

A fact sheet that helps patients to understand when nerve damage causes bladder problems and how to manage the condition.… more

Urinary Tract Infections - What You Should Know

Urinary Tract Infections - What You Should Know

A description of urinary tract infections to include tips on how to prevent UTIs.… more

Testosterone Therapy Fact Sheet

Testosterone Therapy

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Vasectomy

Vasectomy

Download this fact sheet.… more

Kidney Cancer Treatment

Kidney Cancer Treatment

Download this fact sheet.… more

Hematuria

Hematuria

Download this fact sheet… more

Kidney Basics

Kidney Basics

The basics about kidney function, kidney stones and kidney cancer with notes section to help patients and health care teams.… more

Reproductive Basics

Reproductive Basics

The basics about reproductive function in men as well as penile and testicular cancer with notes section to help patients and health care teams. … more

OEstrogènes topiques: Ce qu’il faut savoir

OEstrogènes topiques: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Les femmes ménopausées présentent souvent une sécheresse vaginale. Ce problème est également fréquent chez celles qui ont subi une ablation chirurgicale des deux ovaires. Dans certains cas, la sécheresse vaginale peut entraîner des douleurs lors des rapports sexuels, une sensation de brûlure ou des démangeaisons vaginales, des infections urinaires (IU) récurrentes ou des pertes vaginales anormales. (Topical Estrogen – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Détente des muscles du plancher pelvien: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Détente des muscles du plancher pelvien: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Un plancher pelvien musclé peut aider à prévenir les fuites et à calmer l’envie d’uriner. Parfois, ces muscles peuvent être trop tendus, ce qui peut entraîner des fuites urinaires, des difficultés à vider la vessie et des douleurs pendant les rapports sexuels. (Pelvic Floor Muscle Relaxing – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Renforcement des muscles du plancher pelvien: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Renforcement des muscles du plancher pelvien: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Des millions de personnes souffrent d’incontinence urinaire (fuites d’urine). Elles ont souvent l’impression que leur vie est soumise au bon vouloir de leur vessie. Mais ce n’est pas une fatalité. Vous pouvez agir dès maintenant pour mieux contrôler votre vessie. (Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

French Testicular Cancer - What You Should Know

Cancer du testicule: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Le cancer du testicule survient lorsque les cellules du testicule se développent pour former une tumeur. Ce phénomène est rare. Plus de 90 % des cancers du testicule commencent dans les cellules germinales, qui produisent les spermatozoïdes. (Testicular Cancer – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Tests génétiques pour le cancer du rein: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Tests génétiques pour le cancer du rein: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Une masse rénale, ou tumeur, est une excroissance anormale dans le rein. Certaines masses rénales sont bénignes (non cancéreuses) et d’autres sont malignes (cancéreuses). (Genetic Testing for Kidney Cancer - What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Calcium et calculs rénaux: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Calcium et calculs rénaux: Ce qu’il faut savoir

L’urine contient de nombreux minéraux et sels dissous. Lorsque l’urine contient des niveaux élevés de minéraux et de sels, des cristaux solides appelés calculs peuvent se former. Ces calculs peuvent être « silencieux » (asymptomatiques) ou très douloureux. (Calcium and Kidney Stones – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Kystes rénaux: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Kystes rénaux: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Avec l’âge, des poches remplies de liquide, appelées kystes, peuvent se former dans les reins. Il existe cinq catégories de kystes rénaux. La plupart sont de classe I (kystes simples) et de classe II (kystes peu complexes). Ces types de kystes sont presque toujours non cancéreux. Les kystes complexes peuvent être associés à un cancer et devront être suivis ou traités. (Kidney Cysts – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Hindi Overactive Bladder Diary

ब्लैडर डायरी

मूल्यांकन का एक साधन जिससे मरीज लिए जाने वाले तरल पदार्थ की मात्रा, कितनी बार वे मूत्र के लिए जाते हैं और जब उन्हें मूत्र निकलने का अनुभव होता है, आदि का ब्योरा दर्ज कर सकते हैं। इस विवरण को आप आसानी से डाउनलोड और उसका प्रिंट निकाल सकते हैं। (Overactive Bladder Diary)… more

Hindi Overactive Bladder Assessment Tool

ओएबी मूल्यांकन टूल

मूल्यांकन का एक साधन, जिससे मरीजों को लक्षणों का आकलन और गुणवत्तापूर्ण जीवन पर पड़ने वाले उसके प्रभाव का आकलन करने में मदद मिलती है। (Overactive Bladder Assessment Tool)… more

Bladder Control - How to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor Muscles Hindi

ब्लैडर नियंत्रण - अपनी पेल्विक फ्लोर मांसपेशियों को कैसे मजबूत बनाएं

मरीजों को बताया गया है कि अपनी पेल्विक फ्लोर मांसपेशियों को मजबूत बनाने के लिए केगेल व्यायाम कैसे करें (Bladder Control - How to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor Muscles Fact Sheet)… more

Hindi Stress Urinary Incontinence - Treatment for Men

मूत्र में अनियमितता- पुरुषों एफएस में तनाव संबंधी अनियमितता का उपचार

पुरुषों को एसयू के बारे में समझने और उपलब्ध उपचारों के बारे में बताने वाली फैक्टशीट। (Stress Urinary Incontinence - Treatment for Men Fact Sheet)… more

Hindi Stress Urinary Incontinence - Treatment for Women

मूत्र संबंधी अनियमितता- महिलाओं एफएस में तनाव संबंधी अनियमितता का उपचार

तनाव संबंधी मूत्र अनियमितता और उपलब्ध उपचारों को लेकर सामान्य मिथकों के बारे में महिलाओं को समझाने में मदद मिलती है। (Stress Urinary Incontinence - Treatment for Women Fact Sheet)… more

UTI Prevention Hindi

मूत्र मार्ग में संक्रमण-बचाव फैक्ट शीट

मूत्र मार्ग में संक्रमण का विवरण सहित यूटीआई से बचाव के टिप्स। (Urinary Tract Infection Prevention Fact Sheet)… more

Life After Prostate Cancer - Managing Urinary Incontinence Hindi

प्रोस्टेट कैंसर के बाद जीवन - मूत्र अनियमितता पर नियंत्रण संबंधी समस्याएं

मूत्र में अनियमितता के प्रकारों का विवरण और वे कैसे प्रोस्टेट कैंसर के मरीजों का उपचार कर सकते हैं। (Life After Prostate Cancer - Managing Urinary Incontinence Fact Sheet)… more

Bladder Basics

Bladder Basics

The basics about bladder function and bladder cancer with notes section to help patients and health care teams. … more

Combination Immunotherapy for Kidney Cancer

Combination Immunotherapy for Kidney Cancer

A graphic description of combination immunotherapy for renal cell carcinoma to include risks and benefits.… more

Bladder Cancer: Get the Facts

Bladder Cancer: Get the Facts

Did you know bladder cancer is the 10th most common cancer in the world? This patient education video from the Urology Care Foundation will tell you all of the facts you need about bladder cancer. … more

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer

You may have heard that genetics can play a role in a person developing cancer. As a result, genetic testing has emerged as a new way to identify a person’s risk for bladder cancer.… more

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series Bladder Preservation

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series: Bladder Preservation

If you are a patient with muscle invasive bladder cancer, it is important to know your treatment choices. As part of your treatment, you may need to have some of your bladder removed. If this is the case, you should know your options for bladder preservation therapy.… more

Bladder Cancer Treatment Intravesical Therapy

Bladder Cancer Treatment: Intravesical Therapy

If you are a patient with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, it is important to know your choices for treatment. Based on your diagnosis, your urologist may suggest intravesical therapy.… more

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series Bladder Removal Surgery

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series: Bladder Removal Surgery

Being told you have muscle-invasive bladder cancer can be very scary. However, your doctor and medical team are there to help. Your treatment choices will depend on how much your cancer has grown, and can involve bladder removal with chemotherapy or without chemotherapy.… more

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series Urinary Diversion

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series: Urinary Diversion

If you are a patient with bladder cancer, it is important to know your choices for treatment.… more

Ureteral Stents What You Need to Know

Ureteral Stents: What You Need to Know

If you have a kidney stone, treatment options vary. If you and your doctor choose surgery as treatment for your stone, a ureteral stent may be used.… more