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Urinary Tract Infections (UTI): Tips to Avoid this Frustrating Occurrence

Have you ever felt a burning sensation when you urinate and have the need to urinate more often than usual? If so, it’s possible that…

4 Reasons Why We Love Pelvic Floor Therapy

Are you dealing with incontinence, urgency, or pelvic pain? Fortunately, Pelvic Floor Therapy (PFT) is available to improve your bladder health! This non-surgical option is a great tool to use to re-educate your pelvic floor muscles for optimal performance.

Say Goodbye to Kidney Stones in 2018!

Gifts can come in all shapes and sizes. Unfortunately, so can kidney stones! These stones block the flow of urine which makes it painful while urinating. So, consider the following tips to avoid these frustrating stones.

Understanding Low Testosterone (Low T) & Myths You Shouldn’t Believe

With age, it’s common for a man’s testosterone levels to decrease. Actually, as many as 13 million men in America deal with “Low T.” However, there are treatments available to increase your levels!

Bladder Cancer: Understanding Symptoms & Available Treatments

Although not discussed often, bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer found in American men. While many associate bladder cancer with elderly men over 65 years of age, it can also occur in women. Thankfully, there are ways to help prevent bladder cancer such as avoiding the use of cigarettes, drinking plenty of water, and having healthy eating habits.

FAQs: Understanding Urodynamics & Why You May Need This Test

Millions of Americans are experiencing urinary incontinence on a daily basis. While many people accept this issue as a part of life as you age, we want to change that. Our specialists can help you by performing urodynamics testing.

Debunking Common Myths About Your Overactive Bladder

Do you ever have a sense of urgency to go to the bathroom that you can’t ignore? Do you wake up frequently at night to urinate? If so, you may have an overactive bladder (OAB). This occurs when your bladder fails to store urine as it’s supposed to. Symptoms you may experience include urgency, incontinence, frequency, or nocturia (excessive urination at night). Thankfully, the Urology Specialists of Georgia (USGA) professionals can help!

Prostate Enlargement: Explaining Symptoms & Available Treatments

A man’s prostate grows significantly twice in his life – once during puberty and again in his mid-twenties. During the second growth in the young adult years, the prostate grows gradually but shouldn’t cause pain. If you feel pain while urinating, you may be suffering from a prostate enlargement.

Explaining Incontinence & Its Treatment Options

Incontinence is defined as the “lack of voluntary control concerning urination.” It’s a frustrating and embarrassing problem that millions of men and women suffer from. However, with our help, you can live without constantly worrying about this issue.