Leaking urine when you laugh is not funny. It is both embarrassing and worrisome. It can lead to isolation for fear of urinating in public. Known as stress incontinence, it is the most common type of urinary incontinence, and it usually affects women more than men. I pee when I laugh: is this normal? Let’s find out.
Author: Gerard Pregenzer, M.D.
Men’s Guide to Urinary Incontinence
While women are more likely than men to experience urinary incontinence, the condition can be especially troublesome for men. Men seek care from incontinence after living with the problem for about 4.2 years on average. You don’t have to wait years to get some help. Take control by reading this men’s guide to urinary incontinence.
Enlarged Prostate: Myths vs Facts of BPH
There are many medical conditions that have confusing and erroneous online information. One of these is an enlarged prostate, or BPH. Let’s separate the truth from the myths.
8 Signs You May Have Kidney Stones
There are few things as painful as passing a kidney stone. Some people compare it to giving birth. With around 600,000 kidney stone cases in the United States ever year, let’s take a look at 8 signs you may have kidney stones.
Waking Up To Pee: Could It Be BPH?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, simply means an enlarged prostate gland. If you are a male and over the age of 45, you most likely know about this condition, as it affects men as they age and causes a number of symptoms. If you are waking up at night to pee, you may be wondering if it could be due to BPH.
West Hartford Open House
We had a great time celebrating the opening of our West Hartford office last week during our Open House. Thank you to all who attended and supported us!
To schedule a consultation at our new urology clinic in West Hartford, please call (860) 962-6600 ore request an appointment online today!
When Is The Ideal Time In A Man’s Life To Have A Vasectomy?
When is the ideal time in a man’s life to have a vasectomy? There is no age or situation that qualifies as the ideal time. It is different for each man. It’s a personal and very private decision that is usually made with his partner and after much thought.
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Overactive Bladder Medication Isn’t Working: Next Steps
Many people struggle with an overactive bladder. They optimistically begin treatment with medications, but they eventually find that the meds no longer work as well as they did in the beginning. In addition, the unpleasant side effects almost make it not worth taking the medication. So what do you do when overactive bladder medication isn’t working? Explore next steps.
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Is My Erectile Dysfunction Treatable?
When you decide it’s finally time to talk with Pregenzer Urology about your erectile dysfunction, all that is needed to begin is answering some medical questions and getting a physical exam. You may have chronic health issues that could be the underlying cause. You won’t know any answers until you begin.
How Is Urinary Incontinence Diagnosed And Treated?
The first time it happened you were sure it was just a fluke. When it happened again with a sudden sneeze, you began to worry a bit. Then leakage became more of a regular problem. Now you are wondering, how is urinary incontinence diagnosed and treated?
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