Many people don’t realise that repeated urinary tract infections may sometimes be linked to an underlying condition called vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) where urine flows backwards towards the kidneys instead of
Urination difficulties may stem from infections, prostate or bladder conditions, or age-related changes. While mild issues may settle, ongoing or worsening symptoms should be assessed by a doctor.
Bladder stones can be uncomfortable and disruptive, but the good news is that modern medicine offers reliable ways to identify them accurately. If you are searching for bladder stone diagnosis,
When people hear about the HPV vaccine, Gardasil, they often think it is only for men to prevent cervical cancer. But here’s the truth, HPV affects men too.
Prostate enlargement treatments keep evolving to the patient’s benefit. iTind is a minimally invasive treatment for relieving the symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 15 to 35. The good news is it is a highly treatable disease when detected early.
Menopause brings many changes in a woman’s body. One of the frustrating issues is an increased risk of having a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
Prostate cancer is a common disease among men. It is the 3rd most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide.
International Women’s Day acknowledges the contributions of women. In Urohealth Medical Clinic, we are so proud to have two female consultant urologists and we celebrate them everyday
Microhematuria or microscopic haematuria is a common diagnosis which we see in medical reports whenever a patient goes for their annual health check-up.
A vasectomy is a form of male birth control that involves a surgical procedure that stops the supply of sperm from entering the semen.
We often associate kegel exercises with pelvic floor exercises that are meant for women only. But this is certainly not the case.
Can sex cause Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)? We answer your frequent questions here. A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection in your urinary system.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) is something we commonly hear about, but do we really know much about it? Dr Tan Yung Khan and Dr Tricia Kuo answer your burning questions
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in Singapore. The conventional radiation treatment for prostate cancer has a risk of injuring the rectum due to the close proximity
For the longest time, infertility would often be related to a woman’s problem. With increasing awareness, we often hear of “Male Infertility” these days. What is male infertility? Male infertility
Kidney stones are one of the most common urological conditions. In this article, we go through the basics of kidney stones.
It is a misconception that a virgin will never contract a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Surprised? Let us first take a closer look at the tiny organisms which are responsible
As men become more health conscious, more attention has been given to Men’s Health. It is crucial and useful for men to understand their health risks and the impact of
The type of treatment for prostate cancer largely depends on the stage and grade of cancer. The stage of prostate cancer basically describes the location of cancer within the body.
Our Urologists in Urohealth Medical Clinic are fellowship trained. In this interview, we hear from Dr Tricia Kuo about her fellowship experience in England!
In the next few blog posts, we will find out more about our doctors at Urohealth Medical Clinic. Doctors go through years of training in order to be competent and
Nocturia is a condition where one wakes up in the middle of the night to urinate. It is a highly prevalent problem which affects both men and women of all
Seeing blood in urine is distressing. It can have many causes, some more serious than others. It is essential to consult your doctor as blood in urine, also known as
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in males between the ages of 15 and 40. Although testicular cancer is very treatable, with cure rates of almost 100% for early
A diagnosis of prostate cancer is a major life-changing event that brings social, psychological, physical, and financial challenges. Other than the support from family and friends, a multi-disciplinary team is
As part of Prostate Cancer Awareness month, I would like to address some common but very important questions relating to prostate cancer. I hope that this will be useful for
Bladder cancer usually affects older people, with a sharp increase in incidence after the age of 55. These patients are often smokers and usually have a number of medical problems
It is often devastating for men when they find out that they have prostate cancer. When the cancer is localised within the prostate (i.e., ‘no spread’ of cancer outside the
Technical modification of Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy for prostate cancer improves recovery of continence after surgery In men diagnosed with prostate cancer that is localised to the prostate gland, surgery (radical
Nobody wants a prostate biopsy. However, men are recommended to undergo a prostate biopsy if they are deemed to have a higher risk of having prostate cancer, which can be
While I was reviewing the latest research on prostate cancer, the majority were on different surgical techniques, medications, and radiotherapy. But I stumbled upon an interesting research on yoga! As
Prostate cancer is globally the second most common cancer in men. It is also the fifth leading cause of cancer death in men. Global cancer deaths in males The PSA
At Urohealth Medical Clinic, we use Urolift and Rezum water vapor therapy to treat many patients with prostate enlargement. Why is that? Are these our only options? The answer is
Patient A was suffering from frustrating urinary symptoms with retention of urine and an overactive bladder. Dr Tricia Kuo, who subspecializes in functional disorders discussed extensively with patient A her
Mr C was referred by his general practitioner (GP) for incidental finding of an 8mm kidney stone on ultrasound. Due to the possibility of the stone causing an obstruction and
Prostate cancer affects 14% of men in Singapore. This incidence is slowly growing. When picked up early from screening PSA it can easily be treated and managed. The treatments include
We are in the midst of a global pandemic from COVID-19. Apart from social distancing and masks, many people are looking into how they can reduce their chances of getting
Do you know that infertility is quite common? Up to 15% of couples will experience infertility. Infertility is defined as inability to achieve pregnancy after 1 year of regular unprotected
Kidney stones are a common problem in Singapore. Up to 10% of Singaporeans will develop kidney stones in their lifetime. What is even worse is that once someone has a
So you have been diagnosed with prostate enlargement and its causing you all kinds of urinary issues like a slow flow, dribbling, sudden strong sensations to pee and waking multiple
