Why Does Coffee Make You Pee?

In the United States, over 50% of American adults divulge in their morning routine with a warm cup of joe to get them started. This is equivalent to 150 million people every day just in the United States alone. According to the National Coffee Association, the average American drinks 3.2 cups of coffee a day. That’s over 1,168 cups of coffee a year. It’s no wonder why the United States coffee market is worth over 18 billion dollars annually.

The Prostate Biopsy Explained

 Like many men with a slightly elevated PSA, there’s a good chance you’ve been on greater scrutiny for sometime now. Hopefully your PSA score doesn’t increase, but if it does, your urologist will most likely recommend a prostate biopsy to find out why there was an increase.

FPMRS (Female Pelvic and Reconstructive Surgery)

Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery or (FPMRS) is a specialty of medicine that specializes in symptoms of female prolapse, pelvic floor dysfunction, as well as problems of fecal and urinary incontinence in women.

Discussions in FPMRS (Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery): Fixing vaginal prolapse and restoring pelvic function with Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez

Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Surgery  affects as many as 200,000 known patients a year in the United States. However, it is estimated that over 70% of women with (POP) symptoms do not seek help from a FPMRS specialist (Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Physician). If you are feeling any of the following you could be a (POP) candidate and may need to consult your FPMRS physician.

Dangerous Bladder Cancers

The Amercian Cancer Society estimates that in the United States, over 74,000 people will be diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2015. Out of these 74,000, men make up over 2/3rds of those diagnosed. Bladder cancer is not uncommon and being proactive is the best way to catch the symptoms early.

ED = Erectile Dysfunction

Not feeling in the mood like you used to? It's not that you have stopped loving your spouse; you just can’t get your libido pumping. What’s the deal? You are thinking about turning to some medications (I.E. Viagra and Cialis) but have you considered what could be the underlying causes of your erectile dysfunction? There is a wide range of explanations that could be responsible. Anything from depression to obesity can make you feel the way you do and kill your libido. Let’s explore a few.

A Vasectomy?! Are You Crazy?!

Vasectomy, just hearing those words sends chills down a man’s spine. The taking away of your loins is not something you ever wanted to experience. By this time, you have already made up the decision that you don’t need any more kids. You love your wife, and through research, you have learned that getting a vasectomy is much easier, safer, and more reliable than her getting her tubes tied. So what should you expect? Is there high risk? How long does the procedure take? What about the pain after?

Kidney Stones Cause and Prevention

I feel as though kidney stones have always been portrayed in movies as comedy. The classic scene shows a guy in the urinal saying “Oh boy! Here comes another big one,” followed by dramatic screaming with that fake sitcom laughter in the background. On the contrary, if you have actually ever had the painful experience of passing a kidney stone, you know that they are the furthest thing from humorous.

Easy Tips to Boost your Urologic Health

Eating right to maintain a healthy weight or making changes in your diet to lower cholesterol have always been the main focus for most people, but what about your urologic health? You always hear “drink more water” or “get at least 3-5 good sources of fruits and vegetables a day.” While eating well and staying hydrated is all around great for your body, it is particularly important when it pertains to your urologic health. Here are some quick easy changes you can achieve to make your urinary system love you back.

Advanced Treatment Options for the Overactive Bladder (OAB)

 Its 3:00 AM and you’re still awake. You toss and turn from one side of the bed to the other, waking your spouse; you even perform deep breathing exercises you watched on the Health Channel the night before, but nothing seems to dull the urge. Staring deathly back up at the alarm clock, you realize that it has only been 40 minutes since your last get up to the bathroom. What do you do?