A urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of those uncomfortable health situations that many people know all too well. The sting, the constant urge to run to the bathroom and the interruptions to work or ...

Synthetic mid-urethral sling (MUS) remains a common surgical option for women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). There are two main types of MUS: tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) and ...

Urethral stricture is scarring in the urethra, the tube that moves urine out of your body. The scarring blocks or narrows your urethra and makes it difficult to urinate. It can cause pain. If left ...

Slow and steady wins the race. It’s a sentiment that has shadowed turtles for years, and perhaps, for good reason. Turtles are slow, but wise. Sea turtles, however, are nothing short of amazing. Sea ...

When we talk about erogenous zones, we often refer to two holes: the vagina and the anus. But what if there was a third, lesser acknowledged hole that could bring us pleasure? That’s right: the ...

A trial of a permanent prostatic urethral stent for treatment of BPH demonstrated early success. A novel prostatic urethral stent can reduce lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men with benign ...

If you’ve ever had a UTI, a.k.a. a urinary tract infection, you know the agony that often comes with one: peeing (what feels like) shards of glass and constantly feeling like you have to go, even when ...

Urethral cancer develops when a tumor forms inside the tube that carries urine out of your body through your prostate gland and penis. It can spread throughout your body quickly, and doctors often don ...

Urethral cancer develops when a tumor forms inside the tube that carries urine out of the body. Some of the first signs you may notice are while urinating. The urethral opening is just above the ...

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Although the prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) is high in the female population, it is even higher in postmenopausal females. The frequency, severity, and etiology of LUTS vary among ...

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