Babies and bladders have a relationship that expectant mothers typically learn about in their third trimester of pregnancy when running to the restroom becomes the norm. But for most first-time moms, it’s important to know that the effects of that relationship can linger well beyond delivery day. Childbearing is a leading cause of stress incontinence and overactive bladder in women, and partly why urinary incontinence affects twice as many women as men. For 55% of new mothers, pregnancy-onset incontinence persists a full year after the baby is born, research shows. And the more child ..read more

Ready for some basketball this March? We’ve got your assist: Vas Madness.  Sports fans have a way of reengineering life to accommodate their love for the game, and Vas  Madness is among the most creative phenomena to that end. The event was founded as a solution to  two needs: undergoing a vasectomy (male sterilization) and scheduling it so you can heal while  watching several days of the NCAA tournament, or the Final Four.  But schedule soon: More than half a million men opt to undergo a vasectomy annually, and in March,  that number climbs – by as much as 50%, E ..read more

By: Brooke Edwards, M.D. Is a satisfying love life sweeter than sugar? With Valentine’s Day candy sales at nearly $3.4 billion, and the market for erectile dysfunction drugs north of $3.6 billion, it’s worth reconsidering what the perfect Valentine’s gift might be. It also is worth reconsidering if a little blue pill is still the right solution for you. 30 million or so experience occasional or long-term erectile dysfunction, or ED. Interestingly, this year Valentine’s Day happens to also be National Impotence Day, an annual campaign designed to encourage open discussion about erectile dysfun ..read more

Here’s a coming-of-age lesson for Gen Z males: Sexual performance troubles are not just for the old. An estimated 34 million males count themselves as members of the Generation Z population –the oldest of whom are now 26. Most of these men probably give more thought to sexual activity than to their sexual health, but make no mistake – sexual health controls sexual activity, even at your young age. Most guys have learned what intercourse involves in sex education class, but what if something goes wrong? This lack of discussion leads to lack of awareness, and those who do experience problems may ..read more

How “Dry January” Benefits Your Liver, Bladder, And Sexual Health By Benjamin Niver, MD On January 1, an estimated 19% of the U.S. population kicked off a 31-day commitment to completely quit or reduce alcohol consumption – a challenge called Dry January. Many do it to improve their overall health, to save money, or simply to put their drinking habits on reset. Few may think of how an alcohol-free lifestyle can affect their sexual health and urinary tract, the body’s system for removing urine. But trust us, these systems are noticing the change. And after a couple of weeks, if Dry January par ..read more

For many people, the end of a year is a time to reflect and recognize all the things we take for granted. For many people, good health is at the top of that list. Your urinary health is an important part of that, although many people don’t think about their urinary tracts until something goes wrong. There is only one way to prevent this: with wellness checks and awareness. Rather than resolve to start 2023 with all of those necessary exams, why not knock them out before the new year, and start it with an ideally clean bill of health? After all, many urinary conditions are easily preventable an ..read more

Urinary tract infections: Fact of life or severe health risk? The difference likely depends on the patient’s age, and gender. Women become more prone to developing urinary tract infections (UTIs) as they grow older, and those who are postmenopausal are most vulnerable. One in 10 women aged 65 and older report having at least one UTI a year, according to the National Library of Medicine. Nearly one-third of women older than 85 experience one annually. For many of these women, the infection creates health risks well beyond the urinary tract. Now is an appropriate time to understand the serious s ..read more

If that unexpected “boo!” nearly caused you to have a little accident, you might want to blame the cold, not the kids.  There are a few reasons why we get goosebumps on Halloween, besides haunted mansions and scary movies. Late October also ushers in the cold, with average temperatures dropping by nearly 12 degrees from late September, and those chills can play tricks on our urinary systems.  If this sounds mysterious to you, it is for good reason.  Unmasking the Cold-Weather Culprits Behind Urinary Issues Ongoing research indicates that while our bodies adjust to colder tempera ..read more

We already knew Earl Walz, CEO of The Urology Group, was a stand-out. This month, the Cincinnati Business Courier shared our sentiments by naming Earl a finalist of their 2022 C-Suite Award. The annual award recognizes a top Greater Cincinnati executive for outstanding professional performance and their commitment to the community. As a co-founder of The Urology Group, Earl has spent the last 25 years guiding our growth and the way we deliver healthcare to our community. He has led us to become one of the largest urologic surgery centers in the country, offering diagnostic and treatment optio ..read more

There are several ways to know if you are among the millions of people who have an overactive bladder. One is by your clock, and another is by your stock [of toilet paper]. If you’re more frequently replacing rolls at 3 a.m., you may have an overactive bladder. Overactive bladder, or OAB, occurs when the bladder muscles spasm and cause you to urinate even when the bladder isn’t full. Even an urgent need to go may produce little urine. These symptoms are sometimes caused by a urinary tract infection, pregnancies, nerve damage, or bladder stones. The exact cause of OAB, however, is not clear. W ..read more