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Mourning Prostate Cancer

Mourning prostate cancer usually sets in after the shock of a prostate cancer diagnosis. This mourning process is completely normal as you adjust to the news and begin coping with prostate cancer. But there is hope. Learn how to get support during the prostate cancer treatment process and learn...

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Best Treatment for Prostate Cancer in Early Stages

Many men receive a prostate cancer diagnosis at an early stage when the cancerous cells are still confined to the prostate gland itself. At this point, patients have numerous potential treatment paths available to them. Choosing the proper treatment involves several deliberations. Patients often...

Overactive Bladder Treatments

Frequent trips to the bathroom can be disruptive and frustrating. An overactive bladder can make daily life frustrating and unpredictable. If your UTI is left untreated, it may lead to sleep loss, anxiety, and reduced confidence. This guide will examine therapies, medications, exercises, and...

UTI Blood in Urine

Understanding UTIs and Hematuria Seeing blood in your urine can be unsettling, leaving you wondering what’s causing it. In many cases, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are to blame. If left untreated, a UTI can worsen, leading to severe kidney infections or other complications. This article will...

Untreated UTI – When to See a Urologist

A urinary tract infection (UTI) might seem minor initially, but ignoring it can lead to serious health issues. Many assume UTIs will go away independently, but that’s rarely true. Left untreated, a UTI can spread to the kidneys, cause severe pain, and even lead to long-term complications. We’ll...

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UTI Discharge in Women – When to Seek Help

Unusual vaginal discharge can be alarming, especially if you’re dealing with a urinary tract infection (UTI). While some changes in discharge are normal, others may signal a more serious issue that requires medical attention. Ignoring these signs could lead to worsening infections, complications...

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Erectile Dysfunction Quiz: Do I have ED?

Our erectile dysfunction quiz is designed to help you see if you have the symptoms of ED in the privacy of your home. As a board-certified urologist with 25 years of experience at Comprehensive Urology, I’ve helped countless men who have struggled to achieve and maintain an erection. This erectile...

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Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) for Prostate Cancer Screening in Los Angeles

Elevated PSA levels could indicate prostate cancer, prostate inflammation (prostatitis), or BPH. At Comprehensive Urology in Beverly Hills, Dr. Kia Michel uses PSA and in-office exams at his best-in-class facility to diagnose accurately. What is a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test for Prostate...

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Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer and BPH in Los Angeles

What is Focal Therapy? Focal Therapy is a form of localized treatment targeting areas of the prostate that have either prostate cancer cells or inflamed tissue from BPH (Benign Prostate Hyperplasia). What is Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer Treatment and BPH? NBC Nightly News recently reported that...

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What’s the Difference Between Shockwave Therapy and Pulsewave Therapy for ED Treatment?

Erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, is a common sexual health condition where adult men of all ages have difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection during sex. In my 25 years of experience as a urologist at Comprehensive Urology in Los Angeles, I’ve discovered the most...