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.
