Vasectomy Reversal
A vasectomy can sometimes be reversed, restoring the flow of sperm out of the body. Read on for details about the procedure.
A vasectomy can sometimes be reversed, restoring the flow of sperm out of the body. Read on for details about the procedure.
You may have noticed tiny red or blue bursts (spider veins). Or maybe you have veins that bulge or look twisted (varicose veins). If so, there are treatments that can help.
The most common way to treat spider and small varicose veins is sclerotherapy.
A successfully transplanted kidney works like a normal kidney to filter your blood. You won't need dialysis. But you will need to take medicines to keep your new kidney healthy.
A kidney transplant is the preferred treatment for kidney failure. It is a surgery to place a donated kidney into your body. This kidney takes over the job of filtering your blood. The transplant is the treatment closest to having your own healthy kidney.
Peritoneal dialysis is a way to cleanse the blood to treat kidney failure. It uses the lining of your abdomen called the peritoneal membrane and a special solution (dialysate).
Urodynamics studies are a series of tests that give your healthcare provider a close look at the working of your bladder and urethra. The tests can help your provider learn about any problems you have storing urine or urinating.
Urodynamic studies may be done in your healthcare provider's office, a clinic, or a hospital. The studies may take up to 1 hour or more, and they are generally painless. Read on for details.
Most UTIs are caused by bacteria. But they may also be caused by viruses or fungi. Bacteria from the bowel are the most common source of infection. Here's what you need to know.
Women can get different kinds of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Knowing which kind of infection you have may help you prevent future UTIs.