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Chronic testicular pain: What are the causes?
Testicular pain is relatively common; however, when it becomes severe and long-lasting, there may be some cause for concern. This type of testicular pain is called orchialgia. So what are some of the different causes of orchialgia and what can your urologist do to help? What is orchialgia? Orchialgia is chronic testicular pain and is… Read more
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5 Busted Myths About Vasectomies
Men considering a vasectomy may face a number of worries and concerns. Will the surgery hurt? Is the procedure permanent? So in order to put your mind at ease, we have put together a list of 7 common vasectomy myths. First, what is a vasectomy? A vasectomy is a form of birth control which prevents… Read more
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Vasectomy reversal: What you need to know
While many men decide to undertake a vasectomy as a permanent method of contraception, there is always a chance that they will reconsider their decision. What many people don’t know is that in most cases a vasectomy can be reversed, allowing men to conceive again. Here is everything you need to know about vasectomy reversal… Read more
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8 common causes of erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is a condition, in which men have trouble achieving and maintaining an erection. If you are experiencing erectile dysfunction, there are a number of potential causes. Read on to learn about 8 of the most common causes of erectile dysfunction. What is erectile dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction is described as the inability to achieve… Read more
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Pelvic floor prolapse: What you need to know
While many medical conditions are extremely straightforward and easy to recognise, many urological conditions leave you feeling “not quite right.” This makes it difficult to take the right steps to treat and resolve a condition. This is the case for a pelvic floor prolapse or dropped bladder. Between 30 to 40% of women will experience… Read more
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What blood in your urine might mean
Understandably, seeing blood in the toilet bowl after you have gone to the toilet is very alarming. While the experience is quite frightening, noticing blood in the urine is one of the most common reasons that people go see a urologist. Furthermore, it is very often associated with non-serious urological conditions. Let’s take a look… Read more
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10 bladder health superfoods you should incorporate in your diet
Over the last few weeks, we have been uncovering some of the best diet tips to keep the kidneys healthy, as well as great diet tips to help treat an enlarged prostate. This week our focus is on the bladder. Check out some of the best bladder health superfoods that you should incorporate into your… Read more
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Sperm disorders: What you need to know
For men who want to conceive with their partner naturally healthy sperm production is necessary. It is not uncommon for men to have troubles with their sperm production, or to develop a sperm disorder. But what are they, what causes them and how can they be treated? What is healthy sperm production? A normal and… Read more
