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Urological cancers such as prostate, kidney, bladder, and testicular cancer can affect both men and women, often progressing silently until sy...

Prostate enlargement and related urinary problems affect many men, especially as they age. While medications can help in early stages, some&nb...

Kidney stones are a common urological problem that causes severe pain and urinary complications. While some small stones pass naturally, larger or&...

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.