Michigan Institute of Urology
Keeping You Informed
UroCuff Test for Bladder Issues: How to Prepare, What to Expect
By: Scott Wilkinson, D.O. If you urinate more frequently than normal, have a weak urine stream, or have trouble emptying your bladder, your doctor may schedule a UroCuff test. Results of this test help your doctor understand: Why you have [...]
5 Dangers of Buying ED Meds Online
By: Alex Wilson, M.D. The next time you consider ordering erectile dysfunction meds online, ask yourself: Would I give these to a loved one? The potential side effects of ED drugs can be serious, depending on your medical history and [...]
How to Take the Stress Out of Traveling with an Overactive Bladder
By: Katie M. Rosen, D.O. You might be a master planner. You might be a master of the road. But if you are not master of your bladder, then the road to your summer vacation could feel very narrow. You [...]
Is a Pelvic Floor Exerciser Right for You?
By: Marko R. Gudziak, M.D. Your pelvic floor muscles are the unsung heroes of your core. They quietly support your bladder, uterus, and rectum and are key players in controlling your bladder and bowels. But when these vital muscles weaken, [...]
What Your PSA Prostate Test Results Mean
By: David W. Law, D.O. The PSA Prostate Test has been back in the headlines with the news that former President Biden has advanced prostate cancer. And he’s certainly not alone in his battle against this disease. In 2024, nearly [...]
Are there any prostate supplements I should be taking?
By: Jack Trebelhorn, M.D. The prostate gland plays a crucial role in male reproductive health. As men age, concerns grow regarding prostate conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer. Many men start to look to dietary supplements [...]
What is hormone-sensitive prostate cancer?
A Q&A with Dr. Jason Hafron, Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director of Clinical Research at Michigan Institute of Urology Q: What is hormone-sensitive prostate cancer? A: Hormone-sensitive prostate cancer is a type of prostate cancer that uses male hormones [...]
Exercises to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor
By: Shiva Maralani, M.D. You already know about the many benefits of regular exercise, but for people who suffer from pelvic issues, strengthening the pelvic floor muscles is equally important for fitness and health. The pelvic floor muscles are a layer [...]
Low Sex Drive in Women: Urology’s Role and Treatment Options
By: Jennifer Sobol, D.O. More than 5 million women live in Michigan. On any given day, roughly one million of them may experience a low sex drive. The reason might not be sexual, but urological. Health conditions that affect the [...]
What Are the Best Supplements For Erections?
By: Gregory Mark Oldford, M.D. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get and/or keep an erection that’s firm enough to have sexual intercourse. Numerous treatments are available under a doctor’s direction. But what about supplements with similar claims? Prescriptions, [...]
Prostate Artery Embolization: A Non-Incision Option for Treating Enlarged Prostate or BPH
By: Scott Schwartz, M.D. If you repeatedly wake up at night to urinate because of an enlarged prostate but lose sleep over the thought of surgery, a revolutionary interventional radiology treatment might be your dream solution. The treatment, called prostate [...]
The Best Supplements for Kidney and Bladder Health
By: Mark Pressprich, M.D. At the Michigan Institute of Urology, we always look for ways to help our patients improve their kidney and bladder health. One way to do this is by taking supplements that support kidney and bladder health. [...]