We've rounded up some of the "must reads" we published this past year about various subjects related to urology and urogynecology. Catch up before heading into 2025.

Helpful info about prostate health and prostate cancer

Our board-certified urologists are here to help answer any questions you might have about your prostate, like testing for prostate cancer or navigating a diagnosis.

• Treatment Options for BPH - Looking for more info about treatment options for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)? We share options from lifestyle modifications to medications to procedures (including brand names you might have seen in your research).
• PSA Testing: Dr. Keith Bleiler’s Approach - A PSA test is one of the most effective tools available for the early detection of prostate cancer. Learn more about what this simple blood test entails, when to get it, and more.
• 7 Things Our Prostate Cancer Nurse Navigator Wants You to Know - Dealing with a prostate cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but having the right information can make it a little bit easier. Our nurse navigator, Marie Albert, RN, shares seven essential insights she shares with every patient and their loved ones.
• Understanding Prostate Cancer: A Guide - A prostate cancer diagnosis often leads to a tidal wave of questions. Though your treatment team will have the right answers for your unique case, we put together a guide to address some of the most common questions we see —from diagnosis to treatment to what happens after.
• What Happens When You Have an Elevated PSA? Dr. Geffin’s Approach - An elevated PSA can come from a variety of causes. Learn how the team at GBU takes a holistic approach to figure out the cause and provide you with the right options for your case.

Growing your understanding of women’s health topics

• Women's History Month: Celebrating Women in Urology - In 2020, female urologists surpassed 10 percent of the urology workforce for the first time. We sat down with Dr. Natalya Lopushnyan to learn more about her experience as a urologist and the advice she has for women considering a career in urology.
• What Do Urogynecologists Treat? - Our Director of Women's Health, Dr. Angel Marie Johnson, shared an overview of the top conditions she sees as a urogynecologist, as well as a list of in-depth articles you can read about each topic.
• Understanding Menopause: Our Urogynecologist Weighs In — Though menopause affects half the population, it’s not discussed nearly enough. Dr. Angel Marie Johnson answered some of the most common questions she’s asked, including symptoms and treatments like hormone replacement therapy.
• National Women's Health Week - Every May, we celebrate National Women’s Health Week to help remind women to make their health a priority. We put together a list of all the articles on our site about women’s health as a go-to resource and starting point for any questions you might have.

Urology treatments available at GBU

• Xiaflex® for Peyronie's Disease: What You Need to Know - Learn about a non-surgical option for treating Peyronie’s Disease.
• PCNL for Kidney Stones: What It Is, What to Expect - PCNL is a surgical treatment for larger kidney stones that may not pass on their own. Dr. Mark Silva discusses the procedure —from how it’s performed to aftercare.

Resources about kidney and bladder health

• 10 Things We Wish Everyone Understood about Overactive Bladder - Information about overactive bladder is widely available, but often contradictory. To help tackle this issue, we asked Meagan Smoyer, a nurse practitioner in our Hyannis Care Center, to share the top 10 things she wishes all patients understood about overactive bladder (OAB).
• Blood in the Urine: Myths and Misconceptions - Blood in the toilet after urinating is distressing, but doesn’t always need to be a cause for concern. We addressed some of the most common myths and misconceptions that may be disguised as facts when you’re searching the internet for help.
• 10 Everyday Habits to Improve Your Urinary Symptoms - Urinary symptoms can affect anyone at any age. To help, we asked one of our physician assistants, Jennifer Sweetman, to share the 10 habits she recommends to help patients improve their quality of life.
• What is Neurogenic Bladder? - We sat down with one of our physician assistants, Bradley Hunt, to answer some of the commonly asked questions about neurogenic bladder, including what it is, how it’s diagnosed, and how you can manage the symptoms.
• I Have a Mass on My Kidney. What If It's Cancer? - If you’ve recently gotten an ultrasound and discovered that you have a mass on your kidney, there are a variety of other things it might be, instead of cancer. Dr. Mark Silva helps to answer many of the questions you may have in this blog.

This and that…

We believe that knowledge is power, which is why our team shared insights on other topics throughout the year.

• What is Chordee? (Hint: It's Not Peyronie's Disease) - Dr. Natalya Lopushnyan sat down with us to discuss and answer questions about chordee, including what it is, what it isn't, and how to treat it.
• Men's Health Month: A Roundup of Helpful Resources - Each June, we recognize Men’s Health Month to encourage men to prioritize their health and quality of life. Here is a list of helpful resources designed to help you all year long.
• 3 Tips for Better Erections (Backed by a Urologist) - ED is more common than you might think and can affect any man at any point in his life. Dr. Jonathan Bratjbord joined us for this blog to discuss three tips for better erections, as well as a word of caution.
• Whoops, Too Soon? Let's Talk About Premature Ejaculation (Without Blushing) - Dr. Natalya Lopushnyan joined us to provide insights for a topic that not many people like to talk about (or admit to): premature ejaculation.
• Clean Intermittent Catheterization 101: What You Need to Know - We talked with our physician assistant, Bradley Hunt, for this article is to answer common questions and hopefully provide some reassurance that, with practice and good technique, most people can learn how to self-catheterize.
• My Balls Took a Hit — Should I Be Worried? - Testicles are susceptible to injuries because they hang outside the body in the scrotum and lack the muscles and bones that other organs have to protect them. Dr. Natalysa Lopushnyan dives into when you might need to see a doctor for testicular trauma.

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