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Winter 2022 Issue

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UrologyHealth extra® is an online patient magazine that gives you the latest info on urologic conditions, healthy living tips and expert advice.

Each issue features quotes from an expert on one of the current hot topics in urology. You'll also get to read a touching story from a survivor – someone sharing about their life with a urologic condition or disease.

Want to learn what's true in urology? Find out more with our mythbusters! And that's not all! You won't want to miss out on these hot topics in urology!

Read the full issue by clicking the button on the left. To read each article by itself, scroll down on this page and click on the article image or title.

Survivor Story

Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, Colby, Shares His Story About Finding His Life’s Purpose

Colby admits to “getting in his own way” during his recovery journey and, once he started opening up, his life’s purpose came into view. His goal is to change the way the world views people’s abilities through telling his story and being an advocate for others.

Living Healthy

Living Healthy: Mindfulness May Improve Your Urologic Health

Stress can affect our physical and mental health in many ways. Constant stress can lead to problems including high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes. Research suggests stress can also affect our urologic health.

Did You Know

Did You Know: Blood in the urine (hematuria) is not always a sign of a UTI

While blood in the urine often isn’t a sign of a serious health issue, in some cases it could be a sign of a tumor in the kidney, urinary tract or bladder. That’s why it is of great value to follow up with your doctor if you see blood in your urine.

Insights

Insights: Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction

Bladder and bowel dysfunction means having issues with passing urine or stool. Common types of bladder and bowel dysfunction are incontinence and constipation.

Mythbusters

Urology Mythbusters - Winter 2022

Myth topics in this issue focus on how much water to drink and hydration.

Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts - Winter 2022

Medical experts answer questions about pelvic organ prolapse (POP), bladder cancer and gender affirmation.

Latino Men's Health Resources

For all men, it is of great value to learn the best ways to stay healthy. But, did you know Latino men are at higher risk for many health issues? New English and Spanish resources are now available to help support Latino men’s health with three options - a podcast, a fact sheet and a poster.

For all men, it is of great value to learn the best ways to stay healthy. But, did you know Latino men are at higher risk for many health issues? New English and Spanish resources are now available to help support Latino men’s health with three options - a podcast, a fact sheet and a poster.

Bladder Cancer Resources

The bladder is found in the pelvis and plays a large role in a person’s body by storing urine (liquid waste made by the kidneys) before it leaves the body. Each layer of the bladder is made up of many types of cells. Most bladder cancers start within the inside lining of the bladder. These resources can be used to help you learn more about bladder cancer.

The bladder is found in the pelvis and plays a large role in a person’s body by storing urine (liquid waste made by the kidneys) before it leaves the body. Each layer of the bladder is made up of many types of cells. Most bladder cancers start within the inside lining of the bladder. These resources can be used to help you learn more about bladder cancer.