Bladder training and pelvic floor rehabilitation Bladder training and pelvic floor muscle training are often recommended for urinary urgency and leakage. They address different parts of bladder control, though, and the right approach depends on the symptoms and on whether the pelvic floor muscles are weak, overactive, or both. A pelvic floor that works well […]
The bowel–bladder connection: how good bowel habits can support bladder health When urinary urgency or leakage is troubling you, bowel habits may be the last thing on your mind. Yet the bowel and bladder share the limited space of the pelvis, the pelvic floor muscles and parts of their nerve supply. Constipation can contribute to […]
Painful ejaculation: causes, assessment and treatment Pain during or after ejaculation can be difficult to mention, even to a doctor. Some men hope it will disappear; others avoid sex because they worry the pain will return. Painful ejaculation, sometimes called dysejaculation or dysorgasmia, is a symptom, not a diagnosis. It can have several causes, including […]
Seeing red, pink or brown discolouration in your semen can be alarming. The medical term is haematospermia. Although it often settles without treatment, it is sensible to tell your GP so they can consider the cause and whether you need further assessment. Where might the blood come from? Semen passes through several structures before ejaculation, […]
A urine stream that suddenly sprays sideways or separates into two streams can be awkward and frustrating. If it happens once, you might dismiss it. If it keeps happening especially alongside a weaker flow or difficulty emptying your bladder, it is worth finding out why. A split stream is a symptom, not a diagnosis. The […]
Peyronie’s disease is a condition in which scar tissue develops within the penis, causing it to bend or curve during an erection. A slight natural curve can be completely normal. Peyronie’s disease is different because the change is usually new, may worsen over time, and can sometimes cause pain or make sexual intercourse difficult. What […]
Problems affecting the penis can be difficult or embarrassing to talk about, but they are also surprisingly common. Pain, swelling, changes in shape, difficulty with erections or unusual lumps can have many different causes. Some are minor and temporary, while others may need proper medical assessment. If a problem persists, becomes painful or begins affecting […]
Many urinary symptoms are easy to dismiss. You may notice that you are going to the toilet more often, getting up several times during the night, experiencing a weaker urine stream or feeling as though your bladder never fully empties. Sometimes these changes develop gradually and become something you simply learn to live with. However, […]
Some degree of penile curvature can be completely normal. However, when a new or increasing curve develops — particularly when accompanied by pain, a noticeable lump or difficulty with sexual intercourse — it may be caused by a condition known as Peyronie’s disease. Peyronie’s disease is a urological condition caused by the development of fibrous […]
Kidney stones are a common urinary condition that can cause significant pain and, in some cases, require treatment by a urologist. While some kidney stones are small enough to pass naturally, larger stones may become lodged in the urinary tract and require medical or surgical treatment. Understanding the symptoms of kidney stones and knowing when […]