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 […]
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Mobile applications to help improve urological health
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What Are Body Fluids Made Of?
The human body is a complex amalgamation of bones, flesh and tissue, but how often have you considered the fluids that make life possible? The body creates these fluids to meet our physical, emotional and metabolic needs. Knowing the composition of body fluids is important in medicine as learning to detect the presence of certain […]
