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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Vasectomy Recovery, Effectiveness, and Risks

September 23, 2019

Learn all about the vasectomy procedure, including how the surgery is performed, vasectomy recovery, and potential risks. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: birth control, Men's Health, UPMC Men's Health Center, vasectomy
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The Basics of Sperm Retrieval

September 19, 2019

Discover if you might be a candidate for sperm retrieval and learn about different retrieval techniques. Read more at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: epididymal sperm aspiration, Infertility, obstructive azoospermia, sperm retrieval, testicular sperm aspiration, UPMC Men's Health Center
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How to Treat Low Testosterone

September 17, 2019

Learn about the symptoms and causes of low testosterone in men. Plus, discover your treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: hypogonadism, Infertility, testosterone replacement therapy, UPMC Men's Health Center
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Signs of Peyronie’s Disease: Know the Symptoms and Causes

September 24, 2016

Peyronie's disease is a condition in which scar tissue or plaque builds under the skin of the penis, causes a curvature of the organ. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: Men's Health, Penile injury, Peyronie's Disease, sexual injury, UPMC Men's Health Center
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What to Know About Robotic Urological Surgery

February 16, 2016

Robotic surgery carries fewer risks and less pain and scarring than traditional open surgery. Learn about the robot-assisted urological procedure options. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
Tagged with: bladder cancer, kidney cancer, prostate, prostate cancer, prostatectomy, robotic surgery, urology
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3 Most Common Causes of Flank Pain

January 21, 2016

Flank pain can have a myriad of causes, but there are three main culprits: UTIs, kidney stones, and musculoskeletal problems. Learn about their treatments. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
Tagged with: back pain, bladder infection, flank pain, kidney disease, kidney pain, kidney stones, urinary tract, urologist, UTI
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A Low-Purine Diet for Kidney Stones and Gout

January 20, 2016

Find a low-purine diet plan, foods to avoid, and a sample low-purine menu to help with kidney stones, gout, and other urologic problems. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
Tagged with: gout, kidney stones, urology
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Help Prevent Kidney Stones with a Low-Oxalate Diet

January 13, 2016

Prevent kidney stones by following this diet plan to help you eat foods low in oxalate and avoid foods high in oxalate. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
Tagged with: diet, kidney stones, low-oxalate, Nutrition
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Pelvic Floor Disorder (PFD): What You Need to Know

November 11, 2015

About 25 percent of women will face some form of pelvic floor disorder (PFD) in their lifetime. Learn the symptoms, risks, and treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
Tagged with: Chronic constipation, incontinence, obesity, Pelvic Floor Disorder, pfd