Disorders of sex development Disorders of sex development (DSDs) are a group of rare conditions where the reproductive organs and genitals do not develop as expected. If you have a DSD, you will have a mix of male and female sexual characteristics.
What I Need to Know about Prostate Problems Discusses prostate problems including prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Reviews common tests performed for these conditions and the side effects of prostate treatments.
What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection A UTI is an infection in the urinary tract. Infections are caused by microbes—organisms too small to be seen without a microscope. Bacteria * are the most common cause of UTIs. Normally, bacteria that enter the urinary tract are quickly removed by the body before they cause symptoms. But sometimes bacteria overcome the body’s natural defenses and cause infection.
What I need to know about Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome Interstitial cystitis*—painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS) is one of several conditions that causes bladder pain and a need to urinate frequently and urgently. Some doctors have started using the term bladder pain syndrome (BPS) to describe this condition.
Vesicoureteral Reflux Explains how urine may reflux, or flow backward, from the bladder to the kidneys. Describes tests and treatment for this condition.
Urodynamic Testing Describes normal bladder function, as well as problems in the urinary system that may require urodynamic testing. Discusses different urodynamic procedures and why they are used.
Urine Blockage in Newborns Details the anatomy of the urinary tract and describes birth defects that can block the normal flow of urine. Explains diagnostic procedures and treatment of urine blockage in newborns.
Urinary Tract Infection In Adults A UTI is an infection in the urinary tract. Infections are caused by microbes - organisms too small to be seen without a microscope - including fungi, viruses, and bacteria
Urinary Tract Health: Overview The urinary (pronounced YOOR-uh-ner-ee) tract - made up of the kidneys, the bladder, and the tubes leading to and from these organs (the ureters and the urethra) - produces urine and eliminates it from the body.
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