Greater Boston Urology Blog

How to Get the Most Out of Your Doctor's Appointment: 5...

When you visit your doctor, you might think all you have to do is show up and remember to bring your insurance card. But your relationship with your doctor is...

Catheter Care at Home: What You Need to Know

Certain urologic procedures can require the placement of an indwelling urinary catheter also known as a Foley catheter. There are other urologic conditions...

Undoing the Snip: Vasectomy Reversal Unraveled

Today, Dr. Natalya Lopushnyan joins us to discuss vasectomy reversal. She's going to cover the procedure itself, the success rate, and expectations. As with...

Black Men & Prostate Cancer: What to Keep in Mind

Even though anyone with a prostate can develop prostate cancer, Black men are at greater risk. According to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, "Black men...

What is a Hydrocele?

Today, we're discussing hydroceles, a type of scrotal swelling that may or may not require treatment. We asked Dr. Kevin Killeen from our Hyannis Care Center...

What Are Varicoceles? The Tangled Tale of Troublesome...

Dr. Natalya Lopushnyan is joining us for this blog post on varicoceles. She’s going to discuss what they are, their different grades, and when to consider...

Testicular Cancer: Signs, Diagnosis, and Next Steps

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. While testicular cancer can happen at any age, the American Cancer Society reports that it is "largely a disease of...

Your Peyronie's Disease Questions, Answered

Peyronie's disease is the development of scar tissue along the tunica albuginea, which is the fiber sheath that surrounds the erectile tissue of the male...

November is National Family Caregivers Month

This month, we honor family caregivers—those among us who spend much of their own daily lives caring for loved ones.