Busting an Incontinence Myth, and Ways to Prevent Leakage
September 29, 2025
By: Katie M. Rosen, D.O. If you’re incontinent and periodically leak urine, you should drink less water. Right? Wrong. Not drinking enough water (the recommended amount is 64 ounces a day) can lead to dehydration. This can irritate your bladder [...]
Your Prostate Cancer Prognosis: Facts, Precautions, and Care
September 2, 2025
By: Wassim M. Bazzi, M.D. It might sound like good news to Michigan men: Only 3.26% of all the prostate cancers expected in the U.S. in 2025 will be diagnosed in the Wolverine State. However, if you are among those [...]
What Are Normal PSA Levels by Age?
September 2, 2025
By: Brian Seifman, M.D. A PSA test is pretty simple. A small amount of blood is drawn from your arm and analyzed to determine how much prostate-specific antigen is in your bloodstream. A reading between 0 and 4 nanograms per [...]
UroCuff Test for Bladder Issues: How to Prepare, What to Expect
July 30, 2025
By: Scott Wilkinson, D.O. If you urinate more frequently than normal, have a weak urine stream, or have trouble emptying your bladder, your doctor may schedule a UroCuff test. Results of this test help your doctor understand: Why you have [...]
5 Dangers of Buying ED Meds Online
July 30, 2025
By: Alex Wilson, M.D. The next time you consider ordering erectile dysfunction meds online, ask yourself: Would I give these to a loved one? The potential side effects of ED drugs can be serious, depending on your medical history and [...]
How to Take the Stress Out of Traveling with an Overactive Bladder
June 27, 2025
By: Katie M. Rosen, D.O. You might be a master planner. You might be a master of the road. But if you are not master of your bladder, then the road to your summer vacation could feel very narrow. You [...]
Is a Pelvic Floor Exerciser Right for You?
June 27, 2025
By: Marko R. Gudziak, M.D. Your pelvic floor muscles are the unsung heroes of your core. They quietly support your bladder, uterus, and rectum and are key players in controlling your bladder and bowels. But when these vital muscles weaken, [...]
What Your PSA Prostate Test Results Mean
May 29, 2025
By: David W. Law, D.O. The PSA Prostate Test has been back in the headlines with the news that former President Biden has advanced prostate cancer. And he’s certainly not alone in his battle against this disease. In 2024, nearly [...]
Are there any prostate supplements I should be taking?
May 29, 2025
By: Jack Trebelhorn, M.D. The prostate gland plays a crucial role in male reproductive health. As men age, concerns grow regarding prostate conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer. Many men start to look to dietary supplements [...]
What is hormone-sensitive prostate cancer?
May 20, 2025
A Q&A with Dr. Jason Hafron, Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director of Clinical Research at Michigan Institute of Urology Q: What is hormone-sensitive prostate cancer? A: Hormone-sensitive prostate cancer is a type of prostate cancer that uses male hormones [...]
Exercises to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor
April 29, 2025
By: Shiva Maralani, M.D. You already know about the many benefits of regular exercise, but for people who suffer from pelvic issues, strengthening the pelvic floor muscles is equally important for fitness and health. The pelvic floor muscles are a layer [...]
Low Sex Drive in Women: Urology’s Role and Treatment Options
April 29, 2025
By: Jennifer Sobol, D.O. More than 5 million women live in Michigan. On any given day, roughly one million of them may experience a low sex drive. The reason might not be sexual, but urological. Health conditions that affect the [...]