Whether you are current or new patient of the University Urology Associates practice, our reputable and high-skilled urologists always provide highly personal patient care and offer state-of-the-art diagnostic procedures and treatments. Urologists at University Urology Associates treat a large number of patients with the disorders and diseases outlined on this Web page, and offer more than 40 years of combined surgical and urologic expertise. Dr. John A. Provet’s medical specialties include BPH (prostate enlargement that is not malignant), general urology, kidney stones, prostate cancer (malignant tumor growth within the prostate gland), and uro-oncology. Futhermore, he has spent several years studying renal malignancies and partial nephrectomy. Dr. Jed C. Kaminetsky is a prominent, national thought leader in male and female sexual dysfunction, with medical interests in urology and minimally invasive treatment of BPH. His research interests include BPH, premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, voiding difficulties, and treatment and prevention of kidney stone disease.
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University Urology Associates provides the following links for patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals as a convenient method of gaining greater understanding of urologic disorders and diseases, and the associated treatments. Information contained in the linked Web sites may have content that is subject to copyright and trademark protection. University Urology Associates does not take responsibility or guarantee the scientific validity of the information discussed on the Web sites mentioned.
Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is more common in industrialized nations, and affects men more than women. To learn about the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments, please visit the Urology Channel Web page at: http://www.urologychannel.com/bladdercancer/index.shtml
Cancer Detection
Visit the American Cancer Society's Web page below to learn how to detect cancer early and get the most effective treatment.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/ped_2_1_methods.asp?sitearea=PED
Cancer Prevention
The American Cancer Society provides patient information on cancer risks and what you can do to minimize them. Learn more by visiting the American Cancer Society Web page at:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/ped_1.asp?sitearea=PED
Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is the total inability to achieve erection, an inconsistent ability to achieve erection, or a tendency to sustain only brief erections. ED awareness has been increasing because of the widespread availability of therapies to treat this disorder. To read more about the causes, diagnosis, and therapies for ED, please visit the Urology Channel at: http://www.urologychannel.com/erectiledysfunction/index.shtml
Female Sexual Dysfunction
Female sexual dysfunction is receiving greater attention; this may be partly attributed to the development of various therapies to treat this disorder. Urologists and gynecologists are focusing on psychiatric as well as biological and physiological causes of female sexual problems including nerve damage and diminished pelvic and vaginal blood flow. To discover more about female sexual dysfunction including symptoms, diagnosis, and available treatments, please visit the Urology channel Web page at: http://www.urologychannel.com/fsd/index.shtml
Hypogonadism
Hypogonadism is a reduced or absent secretion of hormones from the sex glands, known as gonads. Gonads in males are referred to as the testes; in women, gonads are defined as the ovaries. Hypogonadism may be "primary" or "central." In primary hypogonadism, the ovaries or testes themselves do not function properly. In central hypogonadism, the centers in the brain that control the gonads (hypothalamus and pituitary) do not function properly. To learn more about hypogonadism in males and females, please visit the following Medline Plus Web page at:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001195.htm
Kidney Cancer
Renal cancer carcinoma is the most common type of kidney cancer. Normal kidney cells grow in an orderly fashion but cancer cells divide and grow out of control and can disrupt normal body tissues and function of the organ. Early diagnosis of kidney cancer is important as the earlier the tumor is discovered, the greater the patient's chances for survival. To learn more about the available treatments of kidney cancer including chemotherapy, radiation, and surgeries such as partial nephrectomy, please visit the Urology Channel Web page at:
http://www.urologychannel.com/kidneycancer/index.shtml
Kidney Stones: What Are They and Who Gets Them?
Kidney stones are one of the most common urologic disorders. Find out more about kidney stones including prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and available treatments in an educational Web site provided by the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse at:
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/stonesadults/index.htm
Male Infertility
Male infertility is defined as the failure of a couple to become pregnant after one year of regular, unprotected intercourse. Some of the causes for male infertility include exposure to toxic chemicals or radiation; genetic disorders; alcohol, tobacco or drug abuse; a severe mumps infection as an adolescent or adult; hormone disorders; malformed sperm; and infections of the genital organs. To read more about male infertility including associated treatments, please visit the Urology Channel at the following link: http://www.urologychannel.com/maleinfertility/index.shtml
Minimally Invasive Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Urologists can perform minimally invasive BPH treatments, which employ state-of-the-art techniques to reduce or eliminate symptoms, in an office or hospital. To read more about minimally invasive treatments for men with BPH, including laser, microwave, and other delivery methods, visit the Urology Channel at:
http://www.urologychannel.com/prostate/bph/minimallyinvasive.shtml
Premature Ejaculation
One of the most common sexual problems in men is premature ejaculation. Premature ejaculation is described as the inability to delay ejaculation to a point when it is mutually desirable for both partners. Additional information about premature ejaculation including tests, treatment, and prognosis are available at the following Medline Plus Web page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001524.htm
Prostate Enlargement: What Is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?
Prostate enlargement is often called benign prostatic hypertrophy or hyperplasia. BPH is not cancer and it does not put a patient at increased risk for prostate cancer. Learn more about BPH including symptoms, diagnosis, and available treatments by visiting the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse at:
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/prostateenlargement/
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer involves malignant tumor growth within the prostate gland. Excluding skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among American men. Increased awareness and screening for prostate cancer may be responsible for an increase in diagnosed cases and decreased mortality rates. To learn more facts about prostate cancer, please visit the Urology Channel at:
http://www.urologychannel.com/prostatecancer/index.shtml
Prostatitis
Prostatitis is another term for inflammation of the prostate gland. An inflamed prostate can cause a variety of symptoms including a frequent and urgent need to urinate and pain or burning when urinating (referred to as dysuria). Prostatitis is often accompanied by pelvic, groin, or low back pain. To learn more prostatitis including the types, risk factors, and treatments, please visit the Urology Channel at:
http://www.urologychannel.com/prostate/prostatitis/index.shtml
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence may be attributed to urinary tract or vaginal infections, effects from certain medications, constipation, weakness of certain muscles, blocked urethra due to enlarged prostate, some forms of surgery, or diseases and disorders involving nerves and/or muscles. To read more about urinary incontinence and the recommended therapies, please visit the Urology Channel Web site at:
http://www.urologychannel.com/incontinence/index.shtml
Urinary Tract Infection
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection that begins in your urinary system. If a urinary tract infection goes untreated, it can become a serious health problem as the infection spreads to the kidneys. Women are most at risk of developing a urinary tract infection. To learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of urinary tract infections, please visit the Urology Channel at:
http://www.urologychannel.com/uti/index.shtml
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