Urology FAQ'S:
Urologists are medical doctors who have completed four years of medical school and at least two years of general surgical training, followed by four years of specialty training in urologic surgery.
Urology is a medical specialty concerned with conditions and diseases of the genital and urinary tract in men, women and children.
Urologists also diagnose and treat disorders of the male reproductive system.
Benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate. It means an increase in the size of the prostate that isn’t caused by cancer.
You might also hear it called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Hyperplasia means an increase in the number of cells. It is this increase in cells that causes the prostate to grow.
Neurological disorders are diseases of the brain, spine and nerves; there are more than 600 diseases of the nervous system, such as brain tumors, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and stroke.
The treatment is different for each condition. To discover the appropriate treatment options, neurologists will perform and interpret tests of your brain and nervous system.
By getting regular checkups and communicating what you do know, will help to detect any possible clues to potential fertility issues. Early detection and treatment of a problem are often critical in achieving successful pregnancy outcomes later.
Urologists are best trained to treat any condition involving the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. Other healthcare professionals may be involved in your care-a urologist may work with an oncologist to treat prostate cancer, or with a gynecologist to treat pelvic pain in women.
The urinary tract includes your kidneys, ureters, and bladder. Urologic diseases or conditions include urinary tract infections, kidney stones, bladder control problems, and prostate problems, among others.
Urologists diagnose and treat diseases of the urinary tract in both men and women. They also diagnose and treat anything involving the reproductive tract in men. In some cases, they may perform surgery. Urologists work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private clinics, and urology centers.
The urinary tract includes your kidneys, ureters, and bladder. Urologic diseases or conditions include urinary tract infections, kidney stones, bladder control problems, and prostate problems, among others.
Gynecology FAQ'S:
Unless there is a medical problem, you should have your first pelvic exam around the age of 21 years or sooner if you begin sexual activity.
Infertility is a disease or condition of the reproductive system often diagnosed after a couple has had one year of unprotected, well-timed intercourse, or if the woman has suffered from multiple miscarriages and the woman is under 35 years of age. If the woman is over 35 years old, it is diagnosed after 6 months of unprotected, well-timed intercourse.
Gynecologic cancer is any cancer that starts in a woman’s reproductive organs. Cancer is always named for the part of the body where it starts. Gynecologic cancers begin in different places within a woman’s pelvis, which is the area below the stomach and in between the hip bones.
Symptoms of high risk pregnancy
Symptoms of high risk pregnancy are often difficult to distinguish from symptoms of a typical pregnancy. However, the symptoms may last longer and be far more severe than in a normal pregnancy. The patient should report any painful or worrisome symptoms to her doctor right away. During a high risk pregnancy a woman may experience:
1) Severe pain or cramping in the lower abdomen
2) Noticeable changes in vision, including blurred vision
3) Decreased fetal movement
4) Persistent headaches
A woman can get pregnant if a man’s sperm reaches one of her eggs (ova).
Contraception tries to stop this happening by:
1) keeping the egg and sperm apart
2) stopping egg production
3)stopping the combined sperm and egg (fertilised egg) attaching to the lining of the womb