Blog

Below are blogs from Affiliated Urologists.

What Are the Symptoms of Low Testosterone?

You've probably seen the ads, urging you to get checked for low testosterone, or "low T," if you're feeling tired and moody or your sex drive isn't what it used to be.

Checkups for Men: At What Age and How Often Should Men Get Prostate Screening and Other Tests

Experts used to recommend screening tests for prostate cancer starting at age 50 for all men—and even earlier for men at high risk.

Dr. Dan Cooper Returns to Haiti On A Medical Mission Trip!

Dr. Daniel Cooper, one of Affiliated Urologists' physicians, once again was able to complete a successful surgical mission to Haiti this year.

Erectile dysfunction can be a warning sign for other conditions

If you have erectile dysfunction (ED), it's important to see a doctor. It could be a sign of a serious underlying medical conditions.

Common signs and symptoms of testicular and prostate cancer

Prostate cancer and testicular cancer can be cured, but as with most cancers, the earlier the treatment, the better the chances for success. That's why it's important to see a doctor if you have any symptoms that might point to cancer.

Why see a urologist? Reasons both men and women might need to see a urology specialist

Urologists are often seen as the doctors who treat male problems—like enlarged prostate or testicular cancer. But in truth, they treat conditions involving both men and women. They can provide medical and surgical treatment for problems in the urinary tract and the male reproductive system.

What Does a Urologist Do on the First Visit?

Urological health disorders differ in men and women, but difficulty fully emptying the bladder on urination is the foremost reason patients seek input from a urologist.

UTI, Bladder Infection, Kidney Infection - What Are The Differences?

One of the most common bacterial infections experienced is a urinary tract infection (UTI). It affects around 150 million people worldwide, and is typically diagnosed as a lower or upper UTI.

How to Encourage a Loved One to Get Prostate Cancer Screening

One out of every 41 men in the US will die of prostate cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Meanwhile, symptoms can be minimal until the cancer has metastasized to other organs.

When Back Pain Means Kidney Problems

Millions of Americans per year suffer from back pain. Often, the cause is muscular, like a strain or pulled muscle, or skeletal, like degenerative disc disease, but other times, back pain could be a symptom of something larger.

Enlarged Prostate Tests—Are They Painful?

Many men dread the thought of having a prostate exam and put if off as long as they can. The truth is, though, it's not that bad.

What Side Is Your Kidney On?

Answers to commonly asked questions about a critical waste-removal system