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Brazilian Portuguese Stress Urinary Incontinence

Incontinência: incontinência urinária de esforço (IUE): guia do paciente

Como diagnosticar, tratar e manejar a IUE, incluindo a perspectiva de um paciente. (Stress Urinary Incontinence Patient Guide)… more

Brazilian Portuguese Incontinence

Guia do paciente com incontinência

Milhões de pessoas nos Estados Unidos vivem com incontinência urinária e sintomas de controle da bexiga. Isso pode impedir que homens, mulheres e crianças levem a vida que gostariam. O receio de estar longe de um banheiro pode limitar as escolhas da vida diária. (Incontinence Patient Guide)… 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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Kidney Stones Patient Guide

Kidney Stones Patient Guide

A 24-page comprehensive 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

Urdu Stress Urinary Incontinence Patient Guide

ضعف ضبط - تناؤ کے سبب پیشاب کے ضعف ضبط پر مریضوں کے لئے رہنما کتابچہ

پیشاب کا ضعف ضبط مثانے پر ضبط اختیار کرنے کا ایک مسئلہ ہے، جس کی وجہ سے پیشاب خارج ہو جاتا ہے۔ متحدہ امریکہ میں لاکھوں افراد اس مسئلے کے ساتھ رہتے ہیں۔ یہ مردوں، خواتین اور بچوں کو اپنی پسند کے کام کرنے سے روکتا ہے۔ آپ باتھ روم سے دور ہونے کا ڈر کے بارے میں ہی سوچتے (Stress Urinary Incontinence Patient Guide)… more

Urdu Incontinence

ضعف ضبط پر مریضوں کے لیےرہنما کتابچہ

امریکہ میں لاکھوں افراد ضعف ضبط اور مثانے کے کنٹرول کی علامات کےساتھ زندگی بسر کرتے ہیں۔ یہ مردوں، خواتین اور بچوں کو وہ زندگی گزارنےسے روک سکتا ہے جس کی وہ خواہش رکھتے ہیں۔ باتھ روم سے دور ہونےکا خوف روزمرہ کی زندگی کے انتخابات کو محدود کر سکتا ہے۔ (Incontinence Patient Guide)… more

Urdu Overactive Bladder

پیش فعال مثانہ پر مریضوںکے لئے رہنما کتابچہ

یہ گائیڈ انتظام کرنے کے طریقے کے بارے میں معلومات فراہم کرتا ہے او اے بی۔ (Overactive Bladder Patient Guide)… more

Vietnamese NMIBC

Hướng dẫn dành cho bệnh nhân ung thư bàng quang không xâm lấn cơ (UTBQ KXLC)

Ung thư bàng quang thường xuất phát từ lớp niêm mạc lót trong lòng bàng quang. (Non-Muscle Invasive Patient Guide)… more

Vietnamese Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

HƯỚNG DẪN DÀNH CHO BỆNH NHÂN UNG THƯ BÀNG QUANG XÂM LẤN CƠ (UTBQ XLC)

Tài liệu hướng dẫn này sẽ nói cho bạn về UTBQ XLC và những gì bạn có thể làm để đối mặt với căn bệnh này. (Muscle Invasive Patient Guide)… more

Vietnamese Kidney Stones

Hướng dẫn dành cho bệnh nhân sỏi thận

Tài liệu này hướng dẫn cách chẩn đoán và điều trị sỏi, cũng như giải thích cách phòng ngừa bằng chế độ ăn uống vàthuốc. (Kidney Stones 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kidney Stones - Treatment

Kidney Stones - Treatment

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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

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

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

Urdu Stress Urinary Incontinence - Treatment for Men

پیشاب کا ضعف ضبط - مردوں میں تناؤ سے ضعف ضبط کا علاج FS

مردوں کو SU اور دستیاب علاج کو سمجھنے میں مدد دینے کیلئے ایک حقائق نامہ (Stress Urinary Incontinence - Treatment for Men Fact Sheet)… more

Urdu Stress Urinary Incontinence - Treatment for Women

پیشاب کا ضعف ضبط - خواتین میں تناؤ سے ضعف ضبط کا علاج

خواتین کو تناؤ سے پیشاب کی ضعف ضبط اور دستیاب علاج کے متعلق عام من گھڑت باتوں کو سمجھنے میں مدد ملتی ہے۔ (Stress Urinary Incontinence - Treatment for Women Fact Sheet)… more

Urdu Overactive Bladder Diary

مثانہ کی ڈائری

تشخیص کا ایک طریقہ جس سے مریض یہ ریکارڈ کر سکتے ہیں کہ وہ کتنے مائعات پیتے ہیں، وہ کتنی بار پیشاب کرتے ہیں اور کب انہیں پیشاب لیک ہونے یا نکل جانے کا تجربہ ہوتا ہے۔ آسان ڈاؤن لوڈنگ اور پرنٹ کرنے کے لئے اس حصے کو بھی فارمیٹ کیا گیا ہے۔ (Overactive Bladder Diary)… more

Urdu Overactive Bladder Assessment Tool

OAB تشخیص کا طریقہ

تشخیص کا ایک طریقہ جو مریض کو علامات اسکور کرنے کی سہولت دیتا ہے اور یہ وضاحت کرتا ہے کہ وہ اپنی زندگی کے معیار کو کیسے متاثر کر رہے ہیں۔ (Overactive Bladder Assessment Tool)… more

Urdu How to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor Muscles

مثانے کا کنٹرول - آپ کے پیلوک فلور یا جانگھ کے پٹھوں کو کیسے مضبوط بنائیں

مریض سیکھتے ہیں کہ اپنے پیکوک فلور/جانگھ کے پٹھوں کو مضبوط بنانے کے لئے کیجل ورزشوں کو کیسے استعمال کریں۔… more

Urdu Life After Prostate Cancer-Urinary Incontinence

پروسٹیٹ کینسر کے بعد کی زندگی- پیشاب کے ضعف ضبط پر قابو پانے کی دشواریاں

پیشاب کے ضعف ضبط کی اقسام کی تفصیل اور پروسٹیٹ کینسر کے مریضوں کے لئے ان کا علاج کس طرح کیا جا سکتا ہے۔… 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

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