Female incontinence is the loss of bladder control in women, causing urine leakage. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Cancers of the urinary tract (or urologic cancers) is an umbrella term for cancers of the bladder, kidney, penis, prostate, and testicles. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Inflammation of the bladder that is usually caused by a bacterial infection.
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the pelvic floor weakens, leading the organs to descend or herniate into the vagina.
Magnetic resonance defecography (MR defecography) involves a special MRI test that focuses on more clearly imaging the pelvic area. Learn more about this procedure.
Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the prostate gland. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pediatric urology is a branch of medicine addressing urinary-tract system and sexual development issues in children.
Because men have a much longer urethra than women, it is more common for men to experience urethral damage requiring surgery. The precipitating condition is often stricture, a urinary blockage that occurs when trauma, inflammation or frequent urinary tract infections lead to a narrowing of one portion of the urethra, causing painful and obstructed urination.
A condition in which an individual has an urgent need to urinate multiple times per day and/or night.
Kidney cancer is cancer that begins in the kidneys. Learn about symptoms and treatment.