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The Role of Urology in Spina Bifida Care
Spina bifida is one of the most common congenital disabilities affecting the central nervous system. It affects roughly 1 in 2,875 births in the United States each year, and happens when the spinal column doesn’t fully close during early development…

Is Low-Dose Daily Cialis/Tadalafil Effective in Treating Erectile Dysfunction/ED?
Cialis (Tadalafil) is best known as a treatment for erectile dysfunction, but it is also approved for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate. The dosage differs depending on the condition - higher doses of up to 20mg as-needed are…

Newborn Cryptorchidism: When Testicles Don’t Descend
Emotions are high when a baby enters the world, and parents want the best for their newborn. When an anomaly pops up, it’s easy to worry - even when it’s something benign.
One of the most common findings during newborn exams is an undescended testicle,…

From Blood Sugar to Baby Plans: GLP-1 RAs & Male Fertility
GLP-1 medications, otherwise known as GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), have been grabbing headlines lately - not just for helping people manage type 2 diabetes and shed pounds, but also in the context of… male fertility?
Specifically, a swirl…

Can Your Habits Help Prevent Bladder Cancer… Even if It Runs in the Family?
Bladder cancer doesn’t get as much airtime as other cancers, but it should. It's the 10th most common cancer worldwide, with over 600,000 new cases each year and more than 200,000 deaths annually.¹
Recent research is showing that both genetics and…

Let’s Talk About Leaks: Urinary Incontinence During Intimacy
Sex is meant to be intimate and enjoyable, but when urinary leakage happens, the moment can lose its magic.
Urinary incontinence affects a significant number of men to varying degrees, particularly those who’ve had prostate cancer treatment. While…

Urinary Retention: What It Is, Why It Happens, and When to Seek Help
Urinary retention is a condition in which the bladder does not empty completely, or at all, even when it feels full. This can occur suddenly or develop gradually over time. Though it can affect both men and women, urinary retention is more common in men,…

The Latest Tools in Men’s Health – Now at Georgia Urology
Georgia Urology is proud to bring game-changing, minimally invasive technologies to men’s health care. These innovative treatments are designed to address low-grade prostate cancer, kidney stones, and enlarged prostate (BPH) without the need for traditional…

When Things Start to Shift: Exercise and Pelvic Organ Prolapse
It’s not the easiest thing to talk about or contend with, but pelvic organ prolapse is more common than most women realize. It happens for several reasons - childbirth, surgery, or just with time - and there are things you can do to help alleviate it.
First…