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Understanding Urologic Pain
Most urologic pain is caused by interstitial cystitis (IC)/bladder pain syndrome (BPS), which is a chronic bladder health issue characterized by pain and pressure in the bladder area, and symptoms in the urinary tract that persist longer than 6 weeks. Awareness and understanding around urologic pain are important to spread as it is difficult to diagnose and treat.
How to Check for Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is very prominent among men, however, it can be easily monitored if you’re equipped with the right information.
Take Steps to Avoid a UTI this Summer
A UTI, or urinary tract infection, occurs when bacteria gets into your urine and travels up to your bladder. UTIs cause more than 8.1 million visits to health care providers each year. About 60% of women and 12% of men will have at least one UTI during their lifetime.
Top 3 Myths and Facts When it Comes to Testosterone
As the major sex steroid hormone in men, its effects are wide-ranging and powerful. In adults, testosterone is important for sexual desire, erections, and sperm production.
May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
Bladder cancer is the 6th most common cancer in America. Approximately 550,00 cases of bladder cancer are diagnosed each year around the world, including nearly 81,000 in the United States.
April is STI Awareness Month
What are sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?Sexually transmitted infections, also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are passed from person to person through sexual contact. You may have heard of chlamydia, HIV, HPV, genital herpes,...