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Effective treatments for stress incontinence
While many people are aware that incontinence is a common urological issue, most are unaware that there are different types of incontinence. Let’s take a closer look at stress incontinence, and it’s various potential treatments. What is stress incontinence? Stress urinary incontinence is an involuntary leakage of urine which occurs when physical movements such as… Read more
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Breast Cancer treatment and urological health
Most women undergoing treatment for breast cancer in the form of chemotherapy expect negative side effects such as excessive hair loss and nausea. But most females are not aware of how this treatment may impact on their urological health. Let’s take a closer look at how breast cancer treatment can have an impact on our… Read more
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Vasectomy: What you need to know
A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that sterilises a man, preventing him from fathering children. A vasectomy is one of the most effective methods of birth control, but how is the surgery performed, and what are its benefits? Read on to find out. What is a vasectomy? A vasectomy is a form of birth control… Read more
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The importance of treating urinary incontinence
Millions of men and women all over the world experience involuntary loss of urine called urinary incontinence. It can have a significant impact on people of all ages and from all walks of life. While the condition is extremely common, many who suffer from incontinence do not seek medical attention due to feelings of embarrassment… Read more
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How can your diet prevent kidney stones?
Kidney stones are hard, solid crystals of various sizes formed from the salts in urine. They can cause pain and infection, and blockages that may result in kidney damage or failure and other complications in the urinary tract. If you have kidney stones, your diet can help prevent them. Check out our handy guide to the… Read more
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What the colour of your urine could mean
While going to the toilet is a part of everyday life, we never really stop to think about how much it can tell us about our health. In particular, the colour of our urine can tell us a lot about what’s going on inside our bodies. The colour of your urine may change for many… Read more
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What is Interstitial cystitis?
Interstitial cystitis is a chronic condition causing bladder pressure, bladder pain and sometimes pelvic pain. The pain ranges from mild discomfort to severe pain and is included as part of a spectrum of diseases known as painful bladder syndrome. Interstitial cystitis, although not an extremely serious condition, can have an adverse effect on day-to-day activities… Read more
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Urology and women’s heath
Sometimes, people are surprised to discover that in addition to treating the male reproductive system, urologists treat diseases and conditions in the kidneys, bladder, and urinary tract. As such, urology is relevant to both genders in all stages of life. While there tends to be a focus on men’s urological health, this blog post delves… Read more
