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Supporting Your Partner with Erectile Dysfunction

When a partner has been dealing with the symptoms of erectile dysfunction, there can be a lot of frustration for both parties involved. One hopeful note is that there are many effective treatments available, so it’s important to support your partner through this medical journey. So, how does one go...

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4 Types of Kidney Stones

Anyone can develop a kidney stone, but they are much more common in men and people between the ages of 30 and 60. While kidney stones don’t typically pose a serious health risk when diagnosed and treated, as many as half a million people visit the emergency room every year due to kidney stone related...

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What Pain During Intercourse Could Mean for Women

When it comes to painful sex for women, the first thing you should consider is that the problem may be more common than you might think it affects up to 18% of women worldwide. Also called dyspareunia, pain during intercourse can develop for many reasons, some more common than others...

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Talking to Your Partner About Vaginal Rejuvenation

Vaginal rejuvenation is a life-changing treatment that can give your most important parts a new breath of life, getting rid of years of toxicity and wastefulness. If you are looking to feel refreshed and renewed, you may be wanting to learn more about this fabulous procedure. But if talking about...

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How to Prevent Recurrent UTIs

Each year, more than 8.1 million adults (more women than men) go to the doctor because they have a urinary tract infection (UTI). Your urinary tract is the four-part pathway that makes up your urinary system. It includes: Kidneys: filter your blood and produce urine waste Ureters: tubes that carry...

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Botox for Better Bladder Control

When you think about Botox, you probably think about wrinkle control, but we think about bladder control. Here at Comprehensive Urology in Los Angeles, California, our team of expert urologists uses Botox to treat urinary incontinence for both women and men...

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Understanding Vaginal Atrophy

The transition through menopause can be a bumpy road as your body readjusts to your non-reproductive stage. Unfortunately, menopause goes far beyond the simple shutting down of your ovaries and casts a wide net over your health, including your vaginal health. At our practice, our team specializes in...

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Suffering From Erectile Dysfunction? Learn About Our Solutions

Around age 40, about 5% of men experience erectile dysfunction (ED), or a chronic inability to achieve or maintain erections. After age 40, this number gradually increases. While it can be easy to dismiss symptoms as a normal part of aging, there’s nothing normal about true ED. Thankfully...

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You Don’t Have to Live with Urinary Incontinence

The inability to stop urine from leaking is called incontinence, and it’s a common condition affecting millions of people worldwide, especially women. Studies show that compared with the 3%-11% of men who report uncontrolled urination, 30%-60% of women suffer from some form of...