Urology and Sexual Medicine

In urology, biopsy plays a crucial role in diagnosing various diseases, particularly prostate cancer. By taking tissue samples, doctors can determine…

A bladder diverticulum is a protrusion of the bladder wall that forms in the shape of a pouch or cavity outside the normal bladder. These protrusions…

The small bladder function test, also called Flow-EMG, is a diagnostic procedure for assessing the function of the bladder and pelvic floor muscles.…

Bladder stones, also called vesical calculi, are solid deposits of minerals and salts that form in the bladder. These stones can vary in size and lead…

A bladder tumor, also known as bladder cancer, is one of the most common types of cancer of the urinary tract. It occurs most frequently in men…

Cystoscopy, also known as bladder endoscopy, is an essential diagnostic procedure in urology. It allows for the direct visual examination of the…

Post-micturition dribbling, medically referred to as post-micturition dribbling, is the involuntary leakage of small amounts of urine after the actual…

Frequent urination, also known as pollakiuria, can be very stressful for those affected. The constant search for a toilet and having to get up at…

The overactive bladder, also known as Overactive Bladder (OAB), is a chronic condition in which the bladder frequently and involuntarily contracts.…

Pollakisuria is the frequent urination in small amounts, without an increase in the total amount of urine produced. Affected individuals need to go to…

Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are recurring infections of the urinary tract that occur more than two to three times a year. These…

Stress incontinence, also known as stress urinary incontinence, is a form of urinary incontinence where there is involuntary loss of urine during…

Ultrasound (sonography) is one of the most important imaging techniques in urology. It allows for a quick, painless, and radiation-free examination of…

A urethral caruncle is a benign, usually painless growth at the urethral opening, primarily occurring in postmenopausal women. This small, soft tissue…

Urge incontinence, also known as urge incontinence, is a form of urinary incontinence characterized by a sudden, intense urge to urinate, followed by…

Urinary incontinence, also known as bladder weakness, is a common and often embarrassing problem that affects many people. It is defined as the…

Urinary retention, medically referred to as urinary retention, is the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder. This condition can occur…

Urodynamics includes diagnostic procedures for assessing the storage and voiding function of the bladder and urethra. It helps identify functional…