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Understanding Kidney Stones and Symptoms Kidney stones form when minerals and salts crystallize in the urinary tract. While small stones may p...

Kidney stones are a common but painful condition affecting many individuals. Thanks to medical advancements, patients no longer need to undergo lar...

Disorders of sex development (DSDs) are a group of rare conditions where the reproductive organs and genitals do not develop as expected. If you have a DSD, you will have a mix of male and female sexual characteristics.

Discusses prostate problems including prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Reviews common tests performed for these conditions and the side effects of prostate treatments.

A UTI is an infection in the urinary tract. Infections are caused by microbes—organisms too small to be seen without a microscope. Bacteria * are the most common cause of UTIs. Normally, bacteria that enter the urinary tract are quickly removed by the body before they cause symptoms. But sometimes bacteria overcome the body’s natural defenses and cause infection.

Uses plain language and illustrations to describe the symptoms and treatment of kidney stones.

Interstitial cystitis*—painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS) is one of several conditions that causes bladder pain and a need to urinate frequently and urgently. Some doctors have started using the term bladder pain syndrome (BPS) to describe this condition.

The truth is that women of all ages have urine leakage. The problem is also called incontinence. Men leak urine too, but the problem is more common in women.

Explains how urine may reflux, or flow backward, from the bladder to the kidneys. Describes tests and treatment for this condition.

A vasectomy (pronounced va-SEK-tuh-mee) is a surgical procedure performed as a method of birth control in men.

Describes normal bladder function, as well as problems in the urinary system that may require urodynamic testing. Discusses different urodynamic procedures and why they are used.

Details the anatomy of the urinary tract and describes birth defects that can block the normal flow of urine. Explains diagnostic procedures and treatment of urine blockage in newborns.