Who is at Risk for Prostate Cancer?
The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system. It helps makes the fluid that carries sperm (semen) and is about the size of a walnut. The prostate gland sits just below the bladder, which is the organ that collects and empties urine, and is in front of the rectum (the lower part of the large intestine that ends at the anus). The prostate also surrounds part of the urethra, or the tube that empties urine from the bladder. That’s why some men experience urination problems when they have prostate cancer or an enlarged prostate.…more
Insights: All About SpaceOAR Gel
SpaceOAR stands for Spacing Organs at Risk. It’s a water-based gel (hydrogel) placed between the prostate and anus in men going through radiation therapy for prostate cancer.…more
Did You Know? Sexual Function Recovery after Prostate Cancer Surgery
When men are treated for prostate cancer, some may have short- or long-term sexual health problems as a result. The most common issue is erectile dysfunction (ED). ED is when a man can’t get or keep an erection that’s firm enough for sex. ED may be a result of surgery.…more
Urology Mythbusters: Winter 2020
Men with a low sex drive, fading energy, mood changes and erectile dysfunction may have low testosterone levels. This is also known as low-T. However, these symptoms can be caused by other reasons. While there are a variety of medications to treat low-T, not everyone is a candidate.…more
Living Healthy: Risky Behavior and Urologic Trauma
Did you know avoiding risky behaviors can help prevent damage to your kidney, testicles and bladder? It’s true. The most important steps you can take during these winter months (and other months in the year) to protect your urologic health are to use protective athletic gear when doing outdoor sports and wearing a seatbelt in any vehicle.…more
Ask the Experts: Do Catheters Increase UTI Risk?
A urinary catheter is a flexible tube that drains urine from your bladder. The goals of catheterization are to empty your bladder regularly, keep you dry and avoid over-swelling of the bladder.…more
Ask the Experts: Ask the Experts Article: Is it Normal to Leak Urine?
If you leak urine, you likely have urinary incontinence. This is a loss of bladder control that can range from mild leaking to uncontrollable wetting. Millions of Americans—about 1 out of 2 women, and 1 out of 4 men—have urinary incontinence symptoms.…more
Ask the Experts: When Should I Worry About Blood in my Urine?
Blood in your urine is called hematuria. There are two types of hematuria: gross hematuria and microscopic hematuria. Gross hematuria is when you can see blood in your urine.…more