Urologist

Most patients of a urologist are male because the male reproductive system is closely linked to the urinary system. However, urologists will also treat women with urinary tract problems or urological conditions. A urologist may treat minor illnesses such as urinary infections, or he or she may perform surgical procedures in the case of more serious problems with the kidneys, bladder or urethra.

5 Things You Need to Know

  1. A urologist is considered a surgeon. One of the most common surgeries performed by a urologist is a vasectomy.
  2. Urologists may further specialize into several areas, including pediatric urology (the care of children with urological conditions) and urologic oncology (the care of patients with cancer in the urinary tract).
  3. Some of the most common diseases and disorders treated by urologists include incontinence, kidney stones, erectile dysfunction, male infertility and cancer.
  4. Men are notoriously hesitant to go the urologist because of the stigma attached to sexual dysfunction. This means that urologists also have to be trained in the social and personal interaction involved in the process of diagnosing male urinary or reproductive conditions.
  5. Urology continues to develop as a specialty, and a there is a research focus on finding less invasive diagnostic techniques.

3 Questions You Need to Ask Your Urologist

  1. How often are you available on call? Especially when dealing with fertility issues, time can be of the essence. You need to know how easily accessible your urologist will be.
  2. What are your anesthetic options? Some urological procedures won’t require you to be put out, so make sure that your urologist won’t over-anesthetize.
  3. What is your success rate when it comes to fertility procedures? A urologist that specializes in fertility issues should be able to provide you with actual numbers of successful treatments.

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