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• Is watching low-risk prostate cancer a reasonable choice?For many men, yes. Low-risk prostate cancer often grows very slowly.
• Can a kidney stone cause testicle or groin pain?Yes. As a stone moves down, pain often spreads to the groin or testicle, because they share nerve pathways.
• Magnetic Pelvic Floor Stimulation: who is NOT a candidate?People with metal implants near the pelvis, pacemakers or other implanted electronic devices, or who are pregnant usually shouldn't use it. People…
• Questions to ask before starting testosterone therapyAsk these questions. Is my testosterone really low, on two morning tests?
• Daily Cialis: who is it for?Low-dose daily tadalafil keeps a steady level in your body, so there's no need to plan around sex. It can also help urinary symptoms from an enlarged…
• What is ThuLEP laser enucleation of the prostate?ThuLEP stands for thulium laser enucleation of the prostate. Through the urethra, with no cuts, a laser separates the blocking prostate tissue from…
• What is focal therapy for prostate cancer?Instead of treating the whole prostate, focal therapy targets just the area with cancer. Our urologists at Advanced Urology offer Vanquish, a…
• TRT injections vs pellets vs gel: how to chooseInjections are given weekly or every few weeks, but levels can rise and fall. Gels are daily and give steady levels, but can transfer to others by…
• Is blood in urine always serious?Not always. It can come from infection, stones, or hard exercise.
• How can I help pass a kidney stone at home?Drink enough water to keep urine pale. Use pain medicine as directed.
• Will an implant affect my sensation or orgasm?An implant doesn't usually change feeling, orgasm, or ejaculation. It restores the ability to have an erection.
• Can prostate cancer be found during ThuLEP?Sometimes. The tissue removed during ThuLEP is sent to a lab.
• Microscopic blood in urine found on a test: what now?What now? It's called microscopic hematuria.
• Sudden severe testicle pain: is it torsion?It may be torsion, a twisted testicle that cuts off blood flow. Time matters to save it.
• InterStim trial: how it worksA short procedure places a thin wire near the nerves above the tailbone, connected to a small external device. You keep track of your bladder habits…
• Why do I need a stent after kidney stone surgery?A stent is a thin, soft tube that runs from the kidney to the bladder, inside your body. After a stone procedure, the ureter can swell.
• Can high cholesterol cause ED?It can. Cholesterol builds up in blood vessels and limits blood flow, including to the penis.
• CT Scan with Contrast: will I feel anything during the scan?Some people feel warmth or a metallic taste when dye goes in. It passes quickly.
• Surgery for stress incontinence: what to expectMost procedures, like a midurethral sling, are outpatient and take under an hour. You'll likely go home afterward.
• InterStim for OAB: is it MRI-compatible?Newer InterStim systems allow full-body MRI under specific conditions. Older systems may have limits.
• How common are kidney stones?Very common. About one in ten people will have a kidney stone at some point.
• CT Scan with Contrast: why did our urologists order a CT scan?A CT scan gives detailed pictures of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. It's used to look for stones, causes of blood in urine, kidney masses, or to…
• Urodynamic Testing: can I eat beforehand?Usually, yes. Follow any specific instructions you're given.
• What is immunotherapy for kidney cancer?Immunotherapy uses medicines that help your immune system find and attack cancer cells. It's mainly used for kidney cancer that has spread, or after…