Urology San Antonio

12/22/2025

Overactive bladder is a condition that causes sudden urges to urinate.

When you have overactive bladder (OAB), your bladder muscles contract too soon. This gives you a strong sudden need to urinate, even when your bladder isn’t full and creates a “gotta go” sensation. You may also have urge urinary incontinence, meaning you leak urine after you have a sudden urge...

12/22/2025

Neurogenic bladder is bladder dysfunction caused by nerve damage.

Neurogenic bladder is the name given to a number of urinary conditions that occur due to damage to the nerves carrying messages between the bladder and the brain. Bladder muscles may be overactive and squeeze

12/22/2025

What a great review for Dr. Yelfimov! Thank you for sharing, Lacoya!

12/21/2025

Did you know that kidney stones can range in size from a grain of sand to golf ball size?

Kidney stones are one of the most common and painful urological problems. Kidney stones are hard masses or crystals that build up on the inside of your kidneys. They can vary in size from a grain of salt to a golf ball. Symptoms Small stones can travel through your urinary system

12/21/2025

A vasectomy will have no impact on your ability to obtain or maintain an er****on, nor will it have any detrimental impact on your s*x drive. In fact, many men feel more confident about their s*xuality because they no longer fear an unplanned pregnancy.

A vasectomy is a simple procedure that makes a man unable to father children. It’s nearly 100% effective (99.85% to be exact). It takes about 15 minutes to perform in a urologist’s office, and it’s usually covered by health insurance. For patients who prefer anesthesia, vasectomy procedures wi...

12/20/2025

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that may contribute to urologic conditions.

What is Metabolic Syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that have shown to increase risk for stroke, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease (coronary heart disease and heart attack). It may also contribute to urologic conditions like Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and Benign Prostatic Hyp...

12/20/2025

We help men live longer, happier, and more fulfilling lives by providing them with specialized care and advanced treatment options.

Urology San Antonio Men's Health Helping men live longer, happier, more fulfilling lives. Some health concerns are unique to men – like s*xual and prostate health. Problems in these areas can have a big impact on a man’s quality of life. We help men live longer, happier, and more fulfilling live...

12/19/2025

Male infertility can be caused by many different factors.

About 15 percent of couples have trouble conceiving after a year of trying. Half of those cases involve “male factor” fertility problems. More specifically, 40% of infertility cases are attributed to the woman, 40% to

12/19/2025

PAE offers several advantages compared with traditional surgery and even some of the other BPH procedures.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. It is caused by increased cell growth. It becomes more common with age, with rates rising significantly in men over 50 and continuing to increase over time. As the prostate gets bigger, it can press on the urethr...

12/19/2025

Low testosterone can affect energy level and s*x drive.

Testosterone is a hormone that is made primarily in a man’s testicles. Your brain keeps track of how much testosterone is in your blood and tells your testicles when it’s time to make more. Testosterone is responsible for many male physical characteristics like body and

12/19/2025

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12/18/2025

Kegel exercises may help reduce the need for medications to treat incontinence.

While there are many benefits to Kegel Exercises, the primary benefit from a urological perspective is help with incontinence. Exercises that strengthen the pelvic floor muscles can help hold urine inside the bladder and prevent leakage. Like any muscle, the more you exercise the pelvic floor,