While we all have a pretty good idea about what measures we should take to care for our health, we often forget about some of the excellent tools which can help us reach our goals. New technologies, especially in the form of smartphone and mobile applications, can be incorporated into our daily routine to improve […]
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6 busted myths about Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is one of many urological health conditions that men can experience. But what do you know about the disease? Let’s take a look at some of the common myths which surround testicular cancer and bust them once and for all. Myth #1: Testicular cancer is common. Testicular cancer makes up about 1% of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How To Detect Testicular Cancer Early
But, what is testicular cancer, and what can you do to ensure you are aware of symptoms as quickly as possible? Read our guide to find out. While testicular cancer is a rare disease, affecting only about 1% of the male population, it can have devastating consequences if undetected. What is Testicular Cancer? Cancer that […]
What is Overactive Bladder?
Overactive bladder (OAB) is the name for a group of urinary symptoms with its most common symptom being a sudden, uncontrolled need or urge to urinate or the need to pass urine many times during the day and night. Between 30 and 40% of people will experience symptoms of an overactive bladder at some point […]
Prostate cancer: What you need to know
In Australia, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men, with approximately 3500 men dying each year and many thousands more being diagnosed. But what is prostate cancer, what are its symptoms, and how can you minimise the risk of developing prostate cancer yourself? Read on to find out. What is the prostate? […]
What is chemotherapy?
Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy parts of the body’s tissue or organs. There are more than one hundred forms of cancer which have varying effects on the body, with many being devastating and putting the body at extreme risk. There are many forms of treatments available to manage […]
