Interesting Facts about Urology

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

Screening examinations for women are an essential part of preventive healthcare and help to identify and treat urological problems at an early stage.…

Proteinuria refers to the presence of protein in the urine, which may indicate a dysfunction of the kidneys. Normally, the kidneys filter blood,…

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

Pyelonephritis is a serious infection of the upper urinary tract that affects both the renal pelvis and the surrounding tissue. This disease is mainly…

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs or also called STDs) are infections that are primarily transmitted through sexual contact. These diseases can…

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

Gonorrhea, also known as the clap, is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This infection often affects the…

An unfulfilled desire to have children can be a stressful experience for couples and affects around a third of all couples in Austria. Both men and…

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

Urethral discharge, or discharge from the urethra, refers to the secretion of fluid from the urethra that is not associated with normal urination.…

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…

A bladder infection, also called cystitis, is a common urinary tract infection (UTI) that mainly affects women. It is characterized by inflammation of…

Urinary leakage, also known as incontinence, is a common urological condition in which the loss of bladder control leads to involuntary urination.…

A urine test for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is a simple and non-invasive method to diagnose certain infections such as chlamydia and…

Vaginismus, also known as vaginismus, is a painful sexual dysfunction in which the muscles of the vagina involuntarily tense up. This can make…