If your primary care physician has given you a referral to see a prostate doctor, you may be wondering what to expect and what specific questions to ask the specialist during your appointment. When making a list of things to discuss during your visit, consider including the following questions. This way, you get the most…
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What to Ask When Interviewing a Potential Urologist
If you need a medical specialist, such as a urologist, for a particular treatment or screening test, do you know how to find one? One of the most effective things you can do when selecting a physician is to schedule a consultation or initial appointment. During this appointment, you get a chance to meet the…
Prostate Cancer Prognosis: Life Expectancy After Diagnosis
As with any other type of cancer, receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis can be a devastating experience, which can set off a cascade of emotions and a deep-seated fear of the unknown, If your doctor has just delivered the dreadful news, it makes sense to know all of the important details about your diagnosis and…
How Often Should You See Your Urologist for Checkups?
While women visit their gynecologists regularly (usually annually), as a man you know that you should likewise see a urologist. For men, urologists check for and address issues which are related to the reproductive and urinary systems – everything from an enlarged prostate (BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia) causing difficulty urinating to symptoms of Peyronie’s…
Things to Ask Urologists Before Surgery
Most urologists focus on men’s health, which includes everything from prostate health to sexual health to urinary issues. Urologists often perform surgery to correct Peyronie’s disease, to perform penile implants, and help with stress urinary incontinence. If you are having a surgical procedure performed by your urologist, you will surely have a few questions. The…
What You Need to Do For a Common Urological Problem
If you struggle with a urinary tract problem, you probably feel miserable and just want to feel better as soon as possible. Fortunately, there are ways to support your urologic health and address issues when they arise. Let’s look at some strategies to keep your natural plumbing system flowing properly. Examples of Common Urinary Tract…
How to Find the Best Urologist for Your Condition
We all know how important our kidneys (and urinary system) are to our overall health, and as a man you probably know that a urologist is the type of doctor you should see for anything revolving around men’s health and sexual issues. Whatever your health condition is, you will want to see a urologist who…
7 Tips for Men’s Health
As a man, you likely put your loved one’s health and needs before yours. You may never even think of going to a doctor unless you are experiencing severe symptoms. Doctors do not recommend this approach — you should not wait for a serious health issue to see a doctor. There are preventive services that…
Understanding Male Infertility
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in roughly 8 percent of couples who are unable to conceive, male infertility is the identifiable culprit. If you have spent years trying to conceive and are concerned that you may be a statistic, read on to learn about male infertility, particularly its causes, how…
Ways to Avoid Urological Issues as You Age
Urology problems can affect people of any age, but these tend to be more common among older adults. While not all issues can be prevented, there are steps you can take to look after your urological health as you age. Urology focuses on conditions that affect the urinary tract, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and…