What is a fluoroscopic urodynamic study (FUDS)? A urodynamic study is a study of how the bladder and urethra work by taking pressure readings of the bladder and urethra using sophisticated computerized equipment. “Fluoroscopic” means that x-ray is also used to give a picture of bladder and urethral anatomy. Who should have urodynamics? A Fluoroscopic … Read more
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine. In real terms, it is a bladder that ends up controlling your life, and can result in living in continual fear of urine leakage. Whilst not a life-threatening condition, it can have an enormous impact on an individual’s life with a profound loss of quality of life. … Read more
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine. In real terms, it is a bladder that ends up controlling your life, and can result in living in continual fear of urine leakage. Whilst not a life-threatening condition, it can have an enormous impact on an individual’s life with a profound loss of quality of life. … Read more
Vasectomy Clinic Melbourne At our vasectomy clinics in Melbourne, experienced AUA urologists regularly perform vasectomies under general or local anaesthetic. This procedure takes less than 20 minutes to complete and remains one of the safest methods of contraception. To make an appointment at our clinic for a consultation to discuss vasectomy, please call Australian Urology … Read more
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is characterised by reduced rigidity and/or duration of erections. It can therefore impact heavily on a man’s satisfaction with his sex life, as well as that of his partner’s. The penis contains long cylinders of erectile tissue (corpora cavernosa), which can expand with increased blood flow. These cylinders are surrounded by fibrous … Read more
What is Andrology? Andrology is the area of medicine that studies mens health, particularly male reproductive health. In urology, andrology focuses on male infertility and androgen (male sex hormone) deficiency. Andrology and Male Infertility Male infertility has a variety of causes, which can be broadly divided in to pre-testicular, testicular, or post testicular. Examples include … Read more
Painful bladder syndrome (PBS) is a long-term, painful condition of the bladder, the exact cause of which is unknown, although there are many theories. Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a subtype of painful bladder syndrome where specific inflammatory changes in the bladder are present at cystoscopy (a telescope examination of the bladder). The exact cause of … Read more
A prolapse occurs in a woman when one of the pelvic organs (ie the bladder, uterus, rectum or intestines) loses its supports and “falls” down into the vagina. A prolapse is a form of hernia into the vagina. What can prolapse? Prolapse is due to a weakness in the usual supporting tissues and muscles of … Read more
How common are UTIs? Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are very common in women, and it is estimated that cystitis (bladder infection) will affect at least 30% of women at some time in their life. Untreated urine infections can cause septicaemia (bacteria into the blood), but most of the time they are localized to the bladder … Read more
Testicular (testis) cancer is the most common cancer in males aged 15-40, and with modern treatments has an excellent prognosis, with cure rates over 95% if detected early. The most common reason for diagnosis is a lump within the testicle, usually firm and painless. Nearly all testicular cancers are tumours of ‘germ cells’, which normally … Read more