Michigan Institute of Urology
Keeping You Informed
Why is prostate cancer so common in Black men?
By: Gregory McIntosh, D.O. According to the latest data from the American Cancer Society, the incidence of prostate cancer is about 73% higher in Black men than in White men, with Black men in the U.S. and Caribbean having the [...]
How Will Prostate Cancer Affect Me? 5 Possible Changes
By: Joshua Palka, D.O. We’ve bottled SPF to protect our skin, particularly since skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer; how about something for the prostate? Prostate cancer affects one in eight U.S. men, making it [...]
Urinary-Related Sexual Issues: Symptoms and Treatments for Women
By: Melissa Fischer, M.D. Many people believe that as women mature, they don’t enjoy sex as much as men. This is a myth. The fact is many women of all ages want to enjoy sex even more. But sometimes, urinary [...]
Losing Sleep to Nocturia? It Might Be Your Prostate’s Fault
By: Dr. Jeffrey Schock Waking up to pee in the middle of the night is not a big deal until it is. For men, what may be getting bigger is their prostate, and its growth can interrupt a restful night’s [...]
What To Do If Sex Is Painful After Menopause
By: Jennifer Sobol, D.O. Menopause is a stage of life that many women look forward to. It means freedom from monthly periods, saying goodbye to painful menstrual cramps, sayonara to PMS, and hasta luego to menstrual migraines. But since nature [...]
Clinical Trials We Are Currently Recruiting For – April 2024
By: Dr. Jason Hafron, M.D., CMO We conduct clinical trials at MIU to better understand urological conditions and diseases. These trials help us find better ways to prevent and treat these illnesses, and participation in them can potentially grant patients [...]
8 Treatment Options for Overactive Bladder: Find Which Is Right for You
By: Katie M. Rosen, D.O. If the sound of running water gives you an urgent need to pee, then you probably have a hunch about what it’s like to experience the symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB). Lots of people do. [...]
BPH Treatments: Many Paths to Recovery
By: James Relle, M.D. As men age, they are more likely to experience an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is one of the leading reasons men visit a urologist because, by age 60, 50% of [...]
6 Common Signs of Kidney Stones, Besides Pain
By: Dr. Robert Elgin, D.O. Every year, more than half a million people enter the emergency room doubled over in pain, seeking relief for kidney stones. For many, the stones seemed to come from nowhere. But did you know that [...]
Plain Talk About Pelvic Floor Prolapse
By: Dr. Melissa Fischer, M.D. Nearly one-quarter of all women experience a pelvic floor disorder, such as pelvic floor weakness. That’s because pregnancy, childbirth, hysterectomies, menopause, obesity, and chronic constipation can all weaken the pelvic floor. The vagina and its [...]
The Facts About Occasional Erectile Dysfunction
By: Jaclyn Milose, M.D. The first time a man’s erection fails him can be humbling. Should it be worrying if it happens a third, fourth, or sixth time? Not necessarily. Truth is, occasional erectile dysfunction – the inability of the [...]
Pill-Free Ways to Treat ED
By: Courtney McCracken, M.S.N., R.N., F.N.P.-C. Patients have a lot of different reasons for not wanting to take a pill to treat ED. Some fear it will impact the spontaneity in their love life, waiting for a pill to kick [...]
