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Five urology explainers worth reading first
Each piece answers one question so you arrive at the Cumming Clinic already knowing the basics.
Imaging
- CT Scan with Contrast — how long does a CT scan take?The scan itself takes just a few minutes.
Stress Incontinence
- What is pelvic floor therapy for incontinence?A trained physical therapist teaches you to find, strengthen, and coordinate your pelvic floor muscles.
Prostate Cancer
- Vanquish Water Vapor Ablation for Prostate Cancer — who is a candidate?Vanquish is a focal therapy in which steam destroys a targeted area of the prostate.
- What is SpaceOAR or Barrigel before radiation?These are gels placed between the prostate and rectum before radiation.
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Can BPH cause erectile dysfunction or sexual changes?Urinary symptoms from BPH are linked to erection problems, and some BPH medicines can affect erections, sex drive, or ejaculation.
A first conversation with our urologists is a short call or a booked visit away.