Urology

Your urologic health is important. From diseases of the male and female urinary tract to male reproductive organs, our urology articles, videos, and guides offer vital information to patients from all walks of life.

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Urinary Incontinence After Prostatectomy

June 23, 2022

One common side effect of prostate surgery is incontinence, or urine leaks. The good news is that it's usually temporary. Read More

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How Are Kidney Stones Diagnosed?

April 28, 2022

Kidney stones are a common, painful problem for men and women. Here's how doctors diagnose this condition. Read More

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When to See a Doctor for Kidney Stones

April 26, 2022

Kidney stones can be extremely painful — but how do you know whether or not to see a doctor? Here's what you need to know. Read More

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How to Treat Kidney Stones at Home

April 22, 2022

If you have kidney stones, you don't always need to go to the doctor. Read on for how — and when — you should treat kidney stones at home. Read More

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How to Prevent Kidney Stones

March 22, 2022

Passing a kidney stone is a painful experience — ask anyone who's had one. Here's how to prevent kidney stones naturally. Read More

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Stress Urinary Incontinence FAQs

January 20, 2022

If you leak a little urine when you sneeze, cough, or laugh, you may have stress urinary incontinence. Here's what you need to know about this common problem. Read More

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Urge Incontinence: Causes and Treatments

January 14, 2022

If you feel an urgent need to urinate, and then leak urine, you may have urge incontinence. Learn more about what causes urge incontinence and how to treat it. Read More

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Why Am I Experiencing Recurrent UTI?

January 7, 2022

Learn why UTIs happen and find tips to prevent them. Read More

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Do I Have Low Testosterone?

January 6, 2022

If you're feeling tired and irritable — and not as interested in sex as you used to be — you may have low testosterone. Get the facts. Read More

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