Urology

A surgery that removes the foreskin, which is the skin covering the tip of the penis.

A vasectomy is a surgery that sterilizes a male, making him incapable of having children. The surgery cuts and seals the vas deferens, which is what carries the sperm from the testicles.

A urologist can treat an enlarged prostate (also referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) with medicine or a minimally-invasive surgery.

Erectile dysfunction is when a man cannot get or maintain an erection in the penis. A urologist can diagnose and treat erectile dysfunction with medications, devices, lifestyle changes, or surgery.

A urologist can diagnose and treat low testosterone using testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).

A urologist can help determine why a male is infertile, and provide treatment options including medications, surgery, and other technologies that help with reproduction.

Peyronie’s disease is when scar tissue forms in the penis, which leads to a curve and pain during erections. A urologist can diagnose and treat Peyronie’s disease with medications, shots, stretching devices, or surgery.

If a man ejaculates early, a urologist can help with behavioral techniques, medications, and pelvic floor exercises.

If you are trying to pass a kidney stone, a urologist can offer medications, non-surgical procedures, and surgical procedures to help pass the stone with less pain and damage.

Varicoceles are when the veins in the scrotum become enlarged, which can cause male infertility. A urologist can diagnose and treat varicoceles with surgery and non-surgical options.

Prostatitis is the inflammation of the prostate gland. It can cause pain during urination, frequent urination, and pelvic pain. A urologist can diagnose and treat prostatitis with medications.

Urinary incontinence is a loss of bladder control, which leads to leaking urine. Treatments may include bladder training, pelvic floor exercises (Kegels), lifestyle changes, medications, and surgery.

A cystocele, or a prolapsed bladder, is when a woman’s bladder bulges into her vagina. A urologist can diagnose and treat a cystocele using pelvic floor exercises, devices, estrogen replacement therapy, or surgery.

Interstitial cystitis is chronic pain in the bladder and pelvic floor. A urologist can treat interstitial cystitis with pain management, medications, and pelvic floor therapy.

Bladder diverticulum is when a sac forms in the bladder wall. A urologist can treat bladder diverticulum with medications and surgery.

A bladder fistula is when the bladder connects to another organ. A urologist typically treats a bladder fistula with surgery.

There are many causes of blood in your urine, which is often called hematuria. A urologist can help diagnose and treat the condition causing hematuria.

If you experience trauma to the bladder, kidney, penis, or testicles, a urologist can help treat the resulting health concerns.

If you have bladder, kidney, penile, prostate, or testicular cancer, your urologist plays an important role in the treatment of the cancer.