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See These Vasectomy Myths Debunked

Male infertility refers to a man’s inability to father a child, a problem that affects around 15 percent of couples looking to have children. Of course, sometimes infertility is a personal choice. A vasectomy is a surgical form of birth control that…
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How to Get Women Talking to Their Urologist

Cultural stigma may cause women to be uncomfortable talking about their bathroom issues. But the truth is, these issues may be problems that require a specialist. Overactive bladder, for instance, affects about 33 million people in this country. However,…
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What Is Causing Your Overactive Bladder?

What happens when that urge to go to the bathroom takes over your life? This is a medical condition called overactive bladder. It’s a problem that causes a sudden urge to urinate that is almost impossible to control. It can leave you feeling isolated…
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What Happens When You Get Kidney Stones But Only Have One Kidney?

About 8.8 percent of the population in the U.S. will experience the pain of a kidney stone, according to a 2012 study published in European Urology. That adds up to about half a million people every year, or 1 in 10, and those numbers are rising, the…
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Enlarged Prostate: What It Means and How It’s Treated

Millions of men in the United States have an enlarged prostate, a condition that becomes even more common with age. In fact, studies estimate about half of men over 50 years of age have an enlarged prostate, and that number soars to as high as 90 percent…
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What is Pelvic Floor Prolapse and How is it Treated?

Pelvic floor prolapse, which may also be referred to as "pelvic organ prolapse," affects women all over the United States. Below is some basic information about this condition. Defining the Condition Pelvic floor prolapse occurs when one or more of…
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The Importance of Pediatric Urology

For children who have illnesses, injuries, or diseases that impact their urinary tract or genitals, a pediatric urologist is the specialist with the training to help them get better. This type of doctor will have specialized medical training in general…
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Major Kidney Disease Risk Factors: Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

Kidney disease makes it impossible for your kidneys to function properly, which can lead to a host of serious medical problems. In the worst cases, having kidney disease can even put your life in danger. Thus, it is important to minimize your risk of…
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Dr. Barry Zisholtz Encourages Community to Honor Fallen Police Officer

Georgia Urology physician Dr. Barry Zisholtz helped treat Riverdale police Maj. Greg Barney at Southern Regional Medical Center after he was shot during a drug raid earlier this month. Now Dr. Zisholtz is encouraging the community to honor the…
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