26/04/2025
What is Urology?
Urology is a branch of medicine that deals with health problems of the male and female urinary systems, and the male reproductive system.
The urinary tract stores and gets rid of urine (liquid waste) and extra water. The urinary tract is a pathway in the body. It includes the kidneys, ureters (tubes from kidneys to bladder), bladder and urethra (tube from bladder to outside the body). The male reproductive system makes, stores and moves semen to make babies. It’s made of the prostate, sc***um, te**es and p***s. A doctor who specializes in these body parts is called a urologist.
What are Urologists?
A urologist is a medical doctor and surgeon. Urologists are trained to find, treat and handle urinary and ge***al problems. They gain 15+ years of school and training (undergraduate, medical and residency) before they can be certified as urologist. They learn about the latest care through training during their career. This type of doctor is called a “specialist.”
Why Visit a Urologist?
Urologists help patients with health issues like:
• Pain when passing urine (peeing), like a urinary tract infection (UTI)
• Problems with urine leaks, like with incontinence
• Bladder issues, like overactive bladder (OAB)
• Kidney stones
• Problems with urine flow • Problems getting pregnant (infertility)
• Problems with ge***als (male or female s*x organs)
• Enlarged prostate or prostatitis
• Cancers in the kidneys, bladder, testicles, p***s or prostate
• Male hormone problems, like low testosterone
