Check out the Spring 2020 Full Issue
Read the full Spring 2020 UrologyHealth extra magazine…more
Penile Implant
A penile prosthesis, or implant, is a treatment for men who can’t get or keep an erection. Your doctor may recommend an implant if you have tried oral medication and it has not worked. A penile implant also may be used to treat a curve or bend in the penis, called Peyronie’s disease.…more
Kidney Cancer
Most cases of kidney cancer are found when a person has a scan for a reason unrelated to their kidneys, such as stomach or back pain. …more
Did You Know? Testicular Cancer
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. Testicular cancer mostly affects young men between the ages of 15 and 44. According to the American Cancer Society, roughly 10,000 new cases of testicular cancer will occur in 2020. The good news is that testicular cancer is curable in the vast majority of cases.…more
Urology Mythbusters: Spring 2020
You've probably heard that milk is good for your bones. But did you know milk can help prevent some kidney stones from forming? Several research studies have shown a link between higher dietary calcium intake and a lower risk of kidney stones.…more
Is Vaginal Mesh Safe?
Vaginal mesh is a net-like medical product used to treat two health conditions in women: pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). POP is when the muscles and ligaments supporting a woman's pelvic organs become weak. …more
What Should Patients Know about Genetic Testing for Prostate Cancer?
Some people say that cancer “runs in the family.” That’s partly true because some cancer patients do not have a family history of the disease. However, if a man’s father, brother, or son had prostate cancer, that man is 2 to 3 times more likely to get prostate cancer. …more
How Does Gender-Affirming Surgery Impact Someone’s Urologic Health?
Gender-affirming surgery is very complex and the procedures one person may need to reach their preferred result can be very different from what someone else may need. This is why a personalized approach is so vital…more
Check out the Spring 2020 Full Issue
Read the full Spring 2020 UrologyHealth extra magazine…more
Kidney Cancer
Most cases of kidney cancer are found when a person has a scan for a reason unrelated to their kidneys, such as stomach or back pain. …more
Penile Implant
A penile prosthesis, or implant, is a treatment for men who can’t get or keep an erection. Your doctor may recommend an implant if you have tried oral medication and it has not worked. A penile implant also may be used to treat a curve or bend in the penis, called Peyronie’s disease.…more
Did You Know? Testicular Cancer
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. Testicular cancer mostly affects young men between the ages of 15 and 44. According to the American Cancer Society, roughly 10,000 new cases of testicular cancer will occur in 2020. The good news is that testicular cancer is curable in the vast majority of cases.…more
Urology Mythbusters: Spring 2020
You've probably heard that milk is good for your bones. But did you know milk can help prevent some kidney stones from forming? Several research studies have shown a link between higher dietary calcium intake and a lower risk of kidney stones.…more
Is Vaginal Mesh Safe?
Vaginal mesh is a net-like medical product used to treat two health conditions in women: pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). POP is when the muscles and ligaments supporting a woman's pelvic organs become weak. …more
What Should Patients Know about Genetic Testing for Prostate Cancer?
Some people say that cancer “runs in the family.” That’s partly true because some cancer patients do not have a family history of the disease. However, if a man’s father, brother, or son had prostate cancer, that man is 2 to 3 times more likely to get prostate cancer. …more
How Does Gender-Affirming Surgery Impact Someone’s Urologic Health?
Gender-affirming surgery is very complex and the procedures one person may need to reach their preferred result can be very different from what someone else may need. This is why a personalized approach is so vital…more