Your PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) is a protein produced by the cells of the prostate gland. PSA levels are important, as they can be used as a screening testing tool to determine whether a man has prostate cancer. Before, the PSA level test was only used to monitor men who had a history of prostate cancer,
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September serves as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, which is an important month to shine the light on a very important issue, as prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men, and the second-leading cause of cancer death in men (behind only lung cancer). According to the American Cancer Society, there will be approximately
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When we think of urologists, we may think of them as the OB/GYN equivalent for men. It is true that urologists specialize in disorders of the male reproductive organs, including erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer, but these medical specialists also advocate for women as well. In other words, while some conditions can be treated by
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Did you know there is a whole medical field focused on the health of the urinary system, called urology? Urology focuses on the care of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, the prostate gland, and your reproductive health. Urologists can diagnose, treat, and monitor disorders of the urinary tract and the external genital organs, which can
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If your primary care doctor has referred you to visit a urologist due to symptoms you have been having, it’s important to know about that specialty and what to expect during your visit. Urology focuses on the care of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, the prostate gland, and your reproductive health. For instance, the urinary
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