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Men’s Health Support

Find out about common men's urology health conditions, symptoms, and treatments, so you can take back control of your health.

Your unique health conditions can have a major impact on your life. As we age, many of us may face urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, prostate enlargement, or prostate cancer. Continue reading to learn more about these important conditions and possible treatment options so you can have an informed and productive conversation with your urologist.

Common men’s urology health conditions

Sexual dysfunction

The inability to get or keep an erection that is firm enough to have sex is known as erectile dysfunction and can be a standalone problem or an effect of another health condition.

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Urinary incontinence

Many men’s health conditions affect the bladder and the urethra, the tube that takes urine from your bladder out of your body. This can cause incontinence issues that can affect your quality of life.

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Benign prostate enlargement

More frequent urination should not always be dismissed as a sign of getting older. It can also be a symptom of other health conditions such as an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer.

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Prostate cancer

Since the prostate is located very close to the bladder and urethra, people with prostate cancer or an enlarged prostate can experience general urinary problems like still feeling their bladder is full after they pee, sudden urgency or a weak/interrupted flow.

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Identify what’s wrong

Conditions

Some health conditions uniquely affect men, such as an enlarged prostate, erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer. Many with these conditions may share similar symptoms, including incontinence, that can affect your quality of life.

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Treatments

Fortunately, there is an ever-increasing number of treatment options, giving you choices about your immediate and longer-term future. From prescription medications to cutting-edge minimally invasive technologies, there’s a treatment to suit everyone.

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Find an expert near you

We know that talking about your health is not easy, but getting the right support can make a big difference to your quality of life. Find a urology expert near you and take the first step towards a healthier and more confident future.

Please note regarding prostate cancer that only physicians who offer SpaceOARTM hydrogel alongside radiation therapy are listed.

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