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They may leave little to the imagination, but no, your bike shorts do not represent a high risk to your urological health. Still, some men may be concerned about the effects of cycling on their prostate health, due to research that has associated prostate issues with heavy cycling. A 2017 report shared in Cycling Weekly, for example, determined […]

Cystoscopy, or cystourethroscopy, is a procedure that lets a urologist view the inside of the bladder and urethra in detail. Why is Cystoscopy Performed? It is often used to find causes of bleeding or blockage or any abnormalities of the bladder and its lining. How is Cystoscopy Performed? Cystoscopy is most often done as an

A varicocele is when the group of veins inside your scrotum (the sac that holds your testicles) gets bigger because of poor blood flow. These veins are called the pampiniform plexus. When they grow larger, they may look like a “bag of worms”. Varicoceles are more common on the left side. Ten to fifteen men

Kidney stones can be quite common and you may have heard of or even dealt with them before. What may not be so common is how to treat kidney stones and what those treatments involve. Surgery is one treatment option for kidney stones. Ureteral stents may be used if you and your doctor choose surgery. A

Bruce was diligent about preventative care and maintained a healthy and active lifestyle. In his late 40’s, after a family hiking trip, he felt tired and winded. He knew something was wrong and that he needed to find out the cause. He remained without a clear diagnosis after months of tests and doctor visits. After

You’ve just learned your family should think about making a visit to see a pediatric urologist.  So, what is a pediatric urologist and how are they able to help kids? These special doctors can help with your child’s urinary or reproductive system.  Since children’s bodies are not the same as adults’, these doctors have the

The prostate is part of the male reproductive system and its main job is to make fluid for semen. Prostate cancer happens when abnormal cells form and grow in the prostate gland. While not all growths are found to be cancer, those that are cancer can spread to nearby organs and tissues or even to

Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is defined as trouble getting or keeping an erection that’s firm enough for sex. During sexual arousal, nerves release chemicals that increase blood flow into the penis. Blood flows into two erection chambers in the penis, made of spongy muscle tissue. During an erection, the spongy tissues relax and trap blood.