Hematuria is the clinical name given when there is blood in the urine. The presence of blood in the urine can make urine appear pink, red, or brown, depending on the amount of blood, how long it has been in the urine, and how acidic the urine is. Many causes of blood in the urine are […]

Hemospermia is the clinical name given when there is blood in the sperm. Seeing blood in your sperm can be alarming. And while the presence of blood in your sperm may be cause for concern, it is generally not serious and does not require an immediate medical examination. The presence of blood in the sperm […]

September 2019 – Survey reveals men’s low level of knowledge about the health and the role of their prostate. From the European Urology Association press release. Click here to read it in its entirety.   The ignorance of men over 50 years of prostate health is alarming, according to a new survey conducted at the request of the European […]

First – The prevalence of prostatitis In their lifetime, 50% of men will have some form of prostatitis. It is a condition that can affect men of all ages. Prostatitis causes inflammation or infection of the prostate. Prostatitis is not a form of prostate cancer and does not increase the risk of developing prostate cancer. 2. Types of […]

First – An enlarged prostate (BPH) is not and does not cause prostate cancer Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) or enlarged prostate is characterized by an increase in the volume of your prostate due to excessive multiplication of your cells. It is a natural part of getting older.  From the age of 50, it affects almost […]

Urethral stenosis or stricture is a narrowing of your urinary canal (the urethra) through which your urine flows. It is a scar inside or around your urethra that can decrease your urine flow. Imagine a narrowing or an elbow in a garden hose that would slow the flow of water. A stenosis restricts the flow of urine from the […]