Surgery and radiation for prostate cancer can affect your urinary and sexual function. Urologists Andrew Stephenson, MD, and Drogo K. Montague, MD, explain what to ask your physician about side effects and what can be done to manage them.
What a Man’s Penis Says About His Health
From erectile dysfunction to lumps, bumps and curves, your partner’s penis can reveal a lot of information about his overall health.
I Just Found Out I Have Prostate Cancer. Now What?
Chemotherapy, surgery or radiation aren’t always part of a prostate cancer treatment plan. A urologist explains what to expect after a prostate cancer diagnosis, including the possibility of active surveillance.
When Should a Man See a Urologist?
Should a guy start to see a urologist at a certain age, or only when problems occur? Find the answers to questions that pique your curiosity in our series, The Short Answer. Urologist Bradley Gill, MD, answers this one.
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Another Pit Stop? What to Do When Your Bladder Is Out of Whack
Men, if you’re making frequent pit stops, if it hurts to pee, or if you find blood in your urine, tell your doctor. Here are four common urinary conditions that can wreak havoc with your bladder.
What a Urologist Does (and Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to See One)
Feeling squeamish about an upcoming visit to the urologist? Don’t be. Urologists do their best to put men (and women) at ease. And they’re not above using ‘potty’ humor to lighten the atmosphere.
10 Questions Every Man Is Afraid to Ask His Doctor
Urologists regularly field difficult — and often embarrassing — questions from patients. Here are 10 common urology-related questions patients ask and expert answers to each.
Vasectomy Requests Peak During March Madness
March Madness and the Super Bowl have proven to be popular times for men to schedule vasectomies. Discover why this dovetails nicely with doctor’s orders.
Can What You Eat or Drink Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
For men with erectile dysfunction (ED), it’s better to reverse the normal pattern of having a drink, going out to dinner and then coming home to have sex. A urologist explains why in this Short Answer.
Will Taking Supplements Improve My Prostate Health?
You may have heard that taking supplements like saw palmetto, zinc, lycopene and vitamin E promotes prostate health. Do they really work? Here’s the Short Answer from a urologist.