Chronic Prostatitis

ISRN Urol. 2013 Aug 28;2013:972601. doi: 10.1155/2013/972601. eCollection 2013. Efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy for the treatment of chronic pelvic pain syndrome: a randomized, controlled trial. Vahdatpour B1, Alizadeh F, Moayednia A, Emadi M, Khorami MH, Haghdani S. 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. Abstract Objectives. To…

Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome

PAINFUL BLADDER SYNDROME Millions of patients suffer from Interstitial Cystitis /painful bladder syndrome. This severe and debilitating condition has historically been confused with other bladder pathology which must be ruled out, making IC difficult to diagnose. Currently, Interstitial Cystitis/PBS is defined as “an unpleasant sensation (pain, pressure, discomfort) perceived to be related to the urinary…

Peyronies Disease

Peyronies Disease “PD” has been described by experts as a physically and psychologically devastating problem manifested by a fibrous inelastic scar of the fibrous chambers of the penis known as the tunica albuginea. The scarring (known as “peyronies plaques”) can cause pain, bending, narrowing, hinging and shortening of the penis in the erect state. Recent demographic…

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is defined as the inability to achieve or sustain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse. ED affects up to one third of men of men throughout their lives and has a substantial negative impact on intimate relationships, quality of life and self-esteem. Causes are multifactorial but can be related to loss of…

Male Incontinence

Post prostatectomy incontinence Protocol In America alone, more than three million men are affected by loss of bladder control, a medical condition known as urinary incontinence. This problem has a great impact on health and quality of life for those who suffer with it. Male urinary incontinence is usually caused by a damaged sphincter, the…