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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

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

Incontinence

Incontinence

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Advanced Prostate Cancer

Advanced Prostate Cancer

Download this patient guide.… more

Early-stage Prostate Cancer

Early-stage Prostate Cancer

How to diagnose, screen, treat and manage early-stage prostate cancer, including a patient perspective.… more

Prostate Health Playbook

Prostate Health Playbook

Download this football-themed prostate health resource covering prostatitis, BPH, incontinence as well as information on prostate cancer to include screening and treatment options.… more

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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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

Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)

Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)

Download the Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) Patient Guide.… 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

UrologyHealth extra® – Navigating Prostate Cancer

UrologyHealth extra® – Navigating Prostate Cancer

Download this special issue focusing on prostate cancer that includes information for patients and caregivers on risk factors, healthy living tips and 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

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

A review of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to include general information, benefits, risks and side effects. … more

Treatment Intensification for Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer (HSPC) - Talking to Your Doctor Fact Sheet

Treatment Intensification for Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer (HSPC) - Talking to Your Doctor Fact Sheet

Learn about treatment intensification for Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer and questions to ask your doctor.… 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

Treatment for Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer (HSPC) - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Treatment for Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer (HSPC) - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Learn about Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer, common treatments and what to expect after treatment.… 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

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

Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) - Talking to Your Doctor Fact Sheet

Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) - Talking to Your Doctor Fact Sheet

Learn about how to talk to your doctor Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer.… more

Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Learn about Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer, who should receive ADT, how is ADT given and the benefits, risks and side effects of ADT. … more

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Treatment Fact Sheet

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Treatment Fact Sheet

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate, is common for men as they age. BPH itself may not need any treatment, but if it starts to cause problems, treatment may help.… 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

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

Salvage Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Salvage Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Learn about salvage radiation therapy (SRT) as a type of cancer treatment given to men who had their prostate removed yet their prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels begin to rise.… more

Genomic Diagnostic Testing for Prostate Cancer

Genomic Diagnostic Testing for Prostate Cancer

Learn about genomic testing and how it may impact prostate cancer.… 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

Advanced Prostate Cancer What You Should Know

Advanced Prostate Cancer – What You Should Know

A review of advanced prostate cancer to include its stages and risk factors.… more

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

Early-Stage Prostate Cancer Treatment

Treatment for Early-Stage Prostate Cancer

This fact sheet covers the treatments you may want to discuss with your doctor if you are diagnosed with early-stage, localized prostate cancer.… more

Early-Stage Prostate Cancer What You Should Know

Early-Stage Prostate Cancer: What You Should Know

Learn more about Early-Stage Prostate Cancer using this fact sheet.… 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 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

Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer

Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC) - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

A concise summary about Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer to help patients understand this stage, to include treatment.… more

Telehealth - What You Should Know

Telehealth - What You Should Know

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

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

mCRPC - What You Should Know

Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

A concise summary of Metastatic Castration –Resistant Prostate Cancer to help patients understand this stage of prostate cancer.… more

nmCRPC - What You Should Know

Non-Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (nmCRPC) – What You Should Know

A concise summary of Non-metastatic Castration–Resistant Prostate Cancer to help patients understand this stage of prostate cancer.… 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

OAB 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

OAB Bladder Diary

Overactive Bladder Diary

This Overactive Bladder assessment tool may help to record liquid intake, how often urine is passed and urine leakage.… more

Preventing Bladder Cancer

Bladder Cancer Prevention

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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

Prostatectomy- What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Prostatectomy – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

A review of prostatectomy for prostate cancer treatment to include general information, benefits, risks and side effects. … 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

Men with a Higher Risk for Prostate Cancer

Men with a Higher Risk for Prostate Cancer – What You Should Know

Learn about which men may have a higher risk for prostate cancer as well as about screening and treatment. … more

Overactive Bladder Managing OAB at Work and on the Go

Overactive Bladder: Managing OAB at Work and on the Go

If you have overactive bladder (OAB), it can be hard to get through the day without many visits to the bathroom. This fact sheet includes some tips to make your life easier at work and play if you have OAB.… more

Genetic Testing for Prostate Cancer What You Should Know

Genetic Testing for Prostate Cancer - What You Should Know

Learn about genetic testing and how it may impact prostate cancer.… more

Genetic Testing for Prostate Cancer Talking to Your Doctor

Genetic Testing for Prostate Cancer – Talking to Your Doctor

At many stages in the cancer journey, genetic tests may help. This fact sheet may help prepare those impacted by prostate cancer to talk to the health care team.… more

Advanced Prostate Cancer Treatment

Advanced Prostate Cancer Treatment

A review of advanced prostate cancer to include its stages and treatment options.… 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

Urodynamic Tests

Urodynamic Tests

Download this fact sheet.… more

Hematuria

Hematuria

Download this fact sheet… 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

Prostate Basics

Prostate Basics

The basics about prostate function and prostate cancer with notes section to help patients and health care teams.… more

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

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

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

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

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

Genetic Testing for Prostate Cancer

Genetic Testing for Prostate Cancer

In this patient education video from the Urology Care Foundation, we discuss the basics of genetic testing for prostate 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

Survivors Patients and Caregivers Talk About Prostate Cancer

Survivors: Patients & Caregivers Talk About Prostate Cancer

Survivors as patients and caregivers talk about their journey and how education can help take away from the fears that come with cancer.… more