Below are brief definitions of some of the terms you may discuss with your physician
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) A normal benign enlargement of the prostate that occurs as a natural process of aging in men.
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) Persistent inability to obtain and maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse.
Hematuria Blood in the urine.
Incontinence Involuntary loss of urine. Leakage of urine at inappropriate times.
Infertility Inability to achieve a pregnancy resulting in a live birth after one year of unprotected intercourse.
Kidney Stones Mineral crystals that separate from the urine and build-up on the inner surfaces of the kidney.
Pediatric Urology Specialized assessment, diagnosis and management of children with disorders that affect the structure and function of the genitourinary tract.
Prostate Cancer Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the prostate.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) An invasion by and multiplication of disease-causing microorganisms in the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the kidney, bladder, ureters and urethra.
