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Overactive Bladder

Overactive Bladder Patient Guide

Download this comprehensive OAB patient resource.… 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

Download this patient guide.… more

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

Italian Testosterone Therapy

Terapia con testosterone: una guida per il paziente

Una guida dettagliata su testosterone, sintomi da scarso testosterone, cause, diagnosi e opzioni di trattamento. (Testosterone Therapy Patient Guide)… more

Italian Testicular Cancer Patient Guide

Cancro del testicolo - Guida per il paziente

Una guida dettagliata che include storia del paziente, sintomi, diagnosi e trattamento negli uomini, oltre a una sezione dedicata ai bambini colpiti da cancro del testicolo. (Testicular Cancer Patient Guide)… more

Italian Premature Ejaculation Patient Guide

Eiaculazione precoce

Una spiegazione dettagliata dell’eiaculazione, oltre che delle cause, della diagnosi, del trattamento e della prevenzione dell’eiaculazione precoce.… more

Italian Kidney Stones Patient Guide

Calcolosi - Guida per il paziente

Una guida completa per il paziente che spiega i sintomi, le cause e il trattamento dei calcoli renali.… more

Italian Stress Urinary Incontinence

Incontinenza urinaria da stress (SUI) - Guida per il paziente

Come diagnosticare, trattare e gestire la SUI, con inclusa la prospettiva del paziente. (Stress Urinary Incontinence Patient Guide)… more

Italian Incontinence

Incontinenza - Guida per i pazienti

Milioni di persone negli Stati Uniti vivono con incontinenza e sintomi di controllo della vescica. Questa condizione può impedire a uomini, donne e bambini di vivere la vita che desiderano. La paura di essere lontani da un bagno può limitare le scelte nella vita quotidiana. (Incontinence Patient Guide)… more

Italian Overactive Bladder

Vescica iperattiva (OAB) - Guida per il paziente

Questa guida ti offre le informazioni necessarie su come gestire la OAB. Se pensi di aver bisogno di aiuto, chiedilo, anche se potrebbe sembrare imbarazzante. Non aspettare, perché ci sono molti trattamenti che funzionano bene contro la OAB. (Overactive Bladder Patient Guide)… 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

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

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

Kidney Stones - Treatment

Kidney Stones - Treatment

Download this fact sheet.… 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

Download this fact sheet.… more

Vasectomy

Vasectomy

Download this fact sheet.… more

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction

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

Italian Testicular Cancer - What You Should Know

Tumore testicolare

Una breve analisi per aiutare gli uomini in giovane età a comprendere il cancro del testicolo e l’importanza dell’autopalpazione. (Testicular Cancer - What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Italian Hematuria Fact Sheet

Ematuria

Una spiegazione dell’ematuria e del perché rappresenta un importante segno urologico che i pazienti non devono ignorare.… more

Italian Peyronies Disease Fact Sheet

Malattia di Peyronie o Pene ricurvo

Nozioni fondamentali sulla malattia, incluse informazioni sugli stadi, sulle opzioni di trattamento e sul sostegno emotivo.… more

Italian Testicular Self Exams

Autopalpazione del testicolo

Una scheda informativa in quattro parti rivolta a uomini adulti e adolescenti per insegnare come si esegue l’autopalpazione del testicolo.… more

Italian Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength What You Should Know

Muscoli del pavimento pelvico - Cosa dovresti sapere

I pazienti imparano a sfruttare gli esercizi di Kegel per rafforzare i muscoli del pavimento pelvico… more

Italian Erectile Dysfunction What You Should Know

Disfunzione erettile - Cosa dovresti sapere

Un opuscolo che fornisce ai pazienti una panoramica sui sintomi, le cause, la diagnosi e il trattamento della disfunzione erettile. Include una sezione in cui effettuare annotazioni… 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 UTI Prevention

پیشاب کی نالی کے انفیکشن - روک تھام کا حقائق نامہ

پیشاب کی نالی کے انفیکشن کی تفصیل میں تجاویز شامل ہیں کہ UTIs سے کیسے بچیں۔… 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 Choosing Wisely Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction

نقص ایستادگی- دانشمندی سے انتخاب کریں: عضو تناسل کی ایستادگی کے مسائل کا علاج

ED کی ایک جامع تفصیل، بشمول اس عارضہ کیلئے میڈیکل اور سرجیکل اختیارات۔… 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

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

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