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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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Undescended Testicles

Undescended Testicles

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Premature Ejaculation

Premature Ejaculation

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Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)

Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)

Download the Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) Patient Guide.… 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

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

Clinical Trials What You Should Know Fact Sheet- Order

Clinical Trials - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Order this fact sheet to learn about clinical trials, include details about phases, benefits, privacy rights, fees and resources to learn more.… more

Clinical Trials What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Clinical Trials - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Download this fact sheet to learn about clinical trials, include details about phases, benefits, privacy rights, fees and resources 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

Men’s Checklist What Latino Men Should Know Fact Sheet- For Order

Men’s Checklist What Latino Men Should Know Fact Sheet

Did you know Latino men are at higher risk for many health issues? This free fact sheet includes numbers and screenings to help Latino men keep their health in check.… more

Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC) - What You Should Know- Order

Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC) - What You Should Know

Order this fact sheet to be shipped free in the United States to learn about Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), types, symptoms, treatment and more.… more

Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC) - What You Should Know

Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC) - What You Should Know

Download this fact sheet to learn about Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), types, symptoms, treatment and more.… 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

Ureteropelvic Junction (UPJ) Obstruction - What Parents Should Know Fact Sheet

Ureteropelvic Junction (UPJ) Obstruction - What Parents Should Know Fact Sheet

Learn about Ureteropelvic Junction (UPJ) Obstruction, its causes, symptoms and common treatments.… 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

Bladder Exstrophy What Parents Should Know Fact Sheet

Bladder Exstrophy – What Parents Should Know Fact Sheet

Bladder exstrophy is a rare birth defect. On average, it occurs in about 1 out of every 50,000 live births. It is slightly more common in males than females. It is a condition where the bladder and parts around it form inside-out. … more

Women’s Urology What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Women’s Urology – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Women often put the health of their families ahead of their own. It is of great value to take care of your own health, including your urologic health. There are many things you can do to prevent urologic conditions such as kidney stones and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Here are some healthy living tips that can improve your urologic health.… 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

Men's Checklist: What African American Men Should Know

Men’s Checklist What African American Men Should Know

Did you know African American men are at higher risk for many health issues? This free fact sheet includes numbers and screenings to help African American men keep their health in check. … 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

Urine Color - What You Should Know

Urine Color - What You Should Know

A fact sheet about the meaning behind the color of urine for people of all ages to know when to drink more, what can change urine color and when to talk with a doctor about urine color.… more

Telehealth - What You Should Know

Telehealth - What You Should Know

A fact sheet on what patients should know about telehealth.… 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

Immunotherapy for Urothelial Cancer

Immunotherapy for Urothelial Cancer Fact Sheet

Summary of immunotherapy for cancers of the bladder, renal pelvis, ureter and other urinary organs to include treatment, adverse reactions and questions to ask the health care team.… more

Hypospadias

Hypospadias – What Parents Should Know

A short summary of Hypospadias, including signs, diagnosis, treatments and questions to ask your child’s doctor.… 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

Women’s Checklist What Black Women Should Know

Women’s Checklist What Black Women Should Know

Did you know Black women are at higher risk for many health issues? This free fact sheet includes numbers and screenings to help Black women keep their health in check. … 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

Testosterone Therapy Fact Sheet

Testosterone Therapy

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Vasectomy

Vasectomy

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Pediatric Urology Basics

Pediatric Urology Basics

The basics about urinary function in children with notes section to help patients, parents and health care teams.… 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

L’énurésie chez l’enfant: Ce que les parents doivent savoir

L’énurésie chez l’enfant: Ce que les parents doivent savoir

Il est question d’énurésie nocturne lorsqu’un enfant urine involontairement pendant son sommeil. C’est ce qu’on appelle communément faire pipi au lit. Plus de cinq millions d’enfants aux États-Unis ont des problèmes d’énurésie. (Bedwetting – What Parents 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

Contrôle technique de l’urologie masculine: Ce que les hommes doivent savoir sur leur santé urologique

Contrôle technique de l’urologie masculine: Ce que les hommes doivent savoir sur leur santé urologique

Pour les hommes, l’urologie englobe les voies urinaires et les organes reproducteurs masculins, c’est-à-dire les systèmes situés dans le bas ventre. La plupart des hommes connaissent les bases de l’entretien automobile, mais beaucoup d’hommes ne sont pas au fait de l’entretien urologique. Cette brochure utilise l’analogie de l’entretien automobile pour vous aider à comprendre les notions fondamentales de votre santé urologique. (Men’s Urology Tune-Up Fact Sheet)… more

Notions fondamentales d’urologie: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Notions fondamentales d’urologie: Ce qu’il faut savoir

L’urologie est une branche de la médecine qui traite des problems de santé des systèmes urinaires masculin et féminin, ainsi que de l’appareil reproducteur masculin. (Urology Basics Fact Sheet)… more

Urologie feminine: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Urologie feminine: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Les femmes font souvent passer la santé de leur famille avant la leur. Il est essentiel de prendre soin de sa propre santé, y compris de sa santé urologique. Vous pouvez faire de nombreuses choses pour prévenir les affections urologiques telles que les calculs rénaux et les infections urinaires (IU). (Women’s Urology Fact Sheet)… more

Varicocèles: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Varicocèles: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Le terme varicocèle désigne une dilatation du groupe de veines situées à l’intérieur du scrotum (le sac qui contient les testicules) en raison d’une mauvaise circulation sanguine. (Varicoceles – What You Should Know 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

Health Screenings Every Latino Man Should Know Poster-Order

Health Screenings Every Latino Man Should Know Poster

Did you know Latino men are at higher risk for many health issues? This free download includes numbers and screenings to help Latino men keep their health in check.… more

Health Screenings Every Latino Man Should Know Poster

Health Screenings Every Latino Man Should Know Poster

Did you know Latino men are at higher risk for many health issues? This free download includes numbers and screenings to help Latino men keep their health in check.… more

Health Screenings Every Black Woman Should Know Poster - Order

Health Screenings Every Black Woman Should Know

Did you know Black women are at higher risk for many health issues? This free poster includes numbers and screenings to help Black women keep their health in check. … more

Health Screenings Every Black Woman Should Know Poster

Health Screenings Every Black Woman Should Know

Did you know Black women are at higher risk for many health issues? This free poster includes numbers and screenings to help Black women keep their health in check. … more

Health Screenings Every African American Man Should Know Poster

Health Screenings Every African American Man Should Know

Did you know African American men are at higher risk for many health issues? This free download includes numbers and screenings to help African American men keep their health in check.… 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

Fighting Urothelial Cancer with Immunotherapy

Fighting Urothelial Cancer with Immunotherapy

A graphic description of immunotherapy for cancers of the bladder, renal pelvis, ureter and other urinary organs to include risks and benefits.… more

Men's Urology Pit Stop Poster

Men's Urology Pit Stop Poster

Order this poster that uses the analogy of car care to better understand the basics about urologic health for men.… 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