Kidney stones (also called renal calculi, nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis) are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. Diet, excess body
Kidney stones are a common urological issue, and Doctor Barry Blitz believes you should know what to look for. Kidney stones are formed in the
Embolization Shows Success in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia March 28, 2012 (San Francisco, California) — Prostatic artery embolization relieved the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia in
Don’t let your bladder inhibit your life Urinary problems are very common, and usually easy to treat. The problem is that people are embarrassed to
Report Links Kidney Stones and Gallstones By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Oct 14 – Once patients have had kidney stones they seem to
Renessa® Treatment For Stress Incontinence, Three Year Clinical Results Presented Novasys Medical, Inc., a developer of innovative therapies in women’s health, announced today that a
Antibiotics May Improve Treatment of Overactive Bladder GLASGOW—Antibiotics may be a useful adjunctive treatment for overactive bladder (OAB), according to British researchers. About 50% of
High BMI and Kidney Transplant Waitlisting Overweight is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 30 kg/m2, and obesity is a
The biggest threats to women’s health are often preventable. Here’s what you need to know to live a longer, healthier life.
Female sexual dysfunction If you have persistent, recurrent problems with sexual response or desire — and if these problems are making you distressed or straining
Kegel exercises can help you prevent or control urinary incontinence and other pelvic floor problems. Here’s a step-by-step guide to doing Kegel exercises correctly.
Bulking Agent Injections Effective for Incontinence Salvage Therapy GLASGOW—Periurethral injections of polyacrylamid hydrogel (PAHG), a new bulking agent, are a safe and effective option as
Hyaluronic Acid May Prevent Recurrent UTIs GLASGOW—Intravesical instillation of hyaluronic acid may be a safe and effective way to reduce the likelihood of recurrent urinary
Pessaries Are an Option for Pelvic Organ Prolapse GLASGOW—Vaginal pessaries are an appropriate treatment option for women with troublesome pelvic organ prolapse, but careful maintenance
Female Urology Patients Should Be Checked for Low Sex Drive May 16, 2011 (Washington DC) — Urologists should be on the lookout for the presence
Viagra for women: Why doesn’t it exist? Why isn’t there an equivalent of Viagra for women? Answer from Jacqueline M. Thielen, M.D. Given the success
Smoking Cessation Counseling by Urologists May Work Short Term WASHINGTON, D.C.—Limited smoking cessation counseling by urologists may affect short-term abstinence rates in the perioperative period,
Menopause and Bladder Control Problems Also called urinary incontinence, bladder control problems are a common complication of menopause. But there are many options
Kegel Exercises – Topic Overview Benefits of Kegel exercises Kegel exercises strengthen some of the muscles that control the flow of urine. Doctors
Tips for Coping Day to Day With Urinary Incontinence You don’t have to just live with incontinence — simple changes like these 13 tips can
One Out of three women suffer from bladder leakage! Even a small amount is not normal and will worsen over time if not treated. If
April 11, 2012 — Women with urinary incontinence (UI) who choose to take medication for the condition should consider the specific drug’s adverse effects as
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