Below are brief definitions of some of the terms you may discuss with your provider

 

  • 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 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.