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Q: Is not being able to be aroused occasionally a sign of erectile dysfunction?
Do I need Viagra?
A: ED appears in various degrees and may be an occasional experience. It is defined as a persistent inability to achieve and/or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual performance. Without knowing your age and background I cannot tell you whether or not Viagra is for you. Viagra can be used effectively in the treatment of ED in some cases. For more information you should seek the help of a urologist who can determine your drug and health history before prescribing Viagra.
Q: What is prostatism?
A: Prostatism refers to a man's complaints of a slowing urinary stream, hesitancy, daytime urinary frequency, nighttime urinations, and a feeling of incomplete emptying. These symptoms are usually attributable to an enlarged prostate, but they also occur in men for reasons other than prostatic obstruction. A series of tests can usually find the cause of a man's voiding symptoms and lead to the proper treatment.
Q: What are the various treatments for an enlarged prostate?
A: If a man's voiding difficulties are due to an enlarged prostate, there are many treatment options. If treatment cannot be justified in order to prevent future problems and the patients is not bothered by his symptoms, watchful waiting is appropriate. Medications are available to shrink the prostate and relax the muscle tone of the prostate to make urination easier. Surgical procedures using a telescope to open up the prostate and incise the prostate are very effective. In addition, nonreactive stents can be placed within the prostate using a telescope to relieve prostatic obstruction.
Q: What is meant by female urinary incontinence?
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Female urinary incontinence refers to the unwanted leakage of urine in women, usually from the urethra. Leakage of urine may b associated with an urge to void, with abdominal straining, or without any sensation or warning. It can be due to an overactive bladder or an underactive bladder. It can be due to weak sphincter, or control, muscles in and around the urethra. Female urinary incontinence may also be due to weak pelvic support of the bladder. A series of tests can determine the cause of the incontinence and lead to an effective treatment plan.
Q: I'm embarrassed to tell my gynecologist about losing urine. I've had three children and I'm 45 years old. Aren't I
too young for this?
A: Incontinence is a condition experienced by women of all ages, not only as part of the aging process. It can have many different causes. Only 1 in 5 people who have it have seen a doctor, probably due to unnecessary embarrassment. Instead of talking to your gynecologist, seek the help of a urologist.. At least 80 percent of those who do so see immediate improvement.
Q: What is biofeedback?
A: Biofeedback refers to the continuous monitoring of pelvic muscle contractions and relaxations in order to "feed back" to persons information about their bodies. It is a specific type of behavioral therapy to treat urinary incontinence. Using a computerized device that measures pelvic floor muscle strength, patients are shown how to perform proper Kegel exercises by watching a color monitor. It is an effective treatment when provided by knowledgeable health care providers, has no reported side effects, and does not limit future treatment options.
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