June 24th, 2013
 The UroStop variable tension penile loop for sexual incontinence.
For approximately half of radical prostatectomy patients and their partners, sexual incontinence or urine leakage during orgasm is an unexpected side effect and yet another obstacle to overcome after a prostate cancer diagnosis and surgery. As a little talked about result of radical prostatectomy, many patients feel they are uninformed as to how to manage climacturia.
As one of the most common methods of controlling sexual incontinence, a variable tension penile loop can prevent urine leakage during sex and, as a result, reduce the amount of distress experienced by the patient and his partner.
What is a Variable Tension Penile Loop?
Simply stated, a variable tension penile loop is a soft silicone loop to place around the penis during sexual activity. The loop is adjustable to both provide the level of pressure needed, and increase the comfort of the wearer.
How Does a Penile Loop Work for Urine Leakage?
When placed around the penis before sexual activity with the correct amount of tension (adjusted by the wearer), a variable tension penile loop compresses the urethra, the pathway through which urine flows, to prevent urine from escaping during sex and orgasm. As an added benefit of controlling climacturia, men achieve greater sexual satisfaction and reduced distress.
Purchase a Variable Tension Penile Loop
UroSciences offers UroStop™, the first variable tension penile loop specifically designed for and proven to reduce sexual incontinence and associated stress. Read more about the UroStop™ variable tension penile loop.
Tags: climacturia, controlling climacturia, prostate cancer, prostate surgery, radical prostatectomy, sexual incontinence, urine leakage during sex, urostop, variable tension penile loop
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June 24th, 2013
Vegetable Fats May Increase Prostate Cancer Survival Rates
According to a recent report by NPR, men previously diagnosed with non-metastatic prostate cancer who replace 10% of their daily carbohydrate intake with vegetable fats such as olive oil and nuts are less likely to develop life threatening metastasized prostate cancer– the type of cancer that spreads from the prostate to other areas of the body.
Over an eight-year follow up period, men who replaced 10 percent of their daily carbs with vegetable fats, olive and canola oils, demonstrated a 29-percent reduced rate of developing metastasized prostate cancer and a 26 percent reduced risk of death. And, a daily handful of nuts, just an ounce, reduced the risk of developing metastatic prostate cancer by 18 percent.
Since it is not clear if the benefits to patients were directly related to an increase of vegetable fats, or simply the overall reduction of carbs in the diet, future studies will be performed. Carbohydrates are known to produce inflammation within the body, which is a contributing factor to the spread of cancer.
More prostate cancer resources: Sexual Incontinence After Prostate Surgery.
Tags: metastatic prostate cancer, prostate cancer resources, prostate surgery, sexual incontinence
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June 12th, 2013
Peyronie’s Disease, or curvature of the penis, can represent a serious and overwhelming challenge to men and their partners, including emotional and sexual difficulties. As makers of the P.D.A.D., Peyronie’s Disease Assessment Device, UroSciences wants to provide our users with as many resources as possible for Peyronie’s Disease support and information. Below we’ve outlined some websites of interest for those impacted by the disease.
Mayo Clinic Peyronie’s Disease Information
The Mayo Clinic website offers thorough coverage of PD, including an explanation of the disorder and the symptoms of Peyronie’s Disease, which include pain, decrease in penis length, and erection problems, and when to see a doctor.
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearing House
As a service of the National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the NKUDIC offers considerable information on the causes and treatment of Peyronie’s Disease. The website also includes information on current research on Peyronie’s Disease and how to participate in clinical trials.
Urology Care Foundation
As the official foundation of the American Urological Association, UCF provides substantial information on Peyronie’s Disease, including a glossary of terms associated with curvature of the penis, and statistics on the frequency of the disease.
More information on the P.D.A.D., Peyronie’s Disease Assessment Device, the only device designed for assessing and tracking treatment for PD.
Tags: curvature of the penis, erection problems, information on Peyronie's, P.D.A.D., PDAD, Peyronie's disease, peyronie's disease support, sexual difficulties, treatment for PD, urologic diseases, urology care
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June 12th, 2013
Peyronie’s Disease, or curvature of the penis, can represent a serious and overwhelming challenge to men and their partners, including emotional and sexual difficulties. As makers of the P.D.A.D., Peyronie’s Disease Assessment Device, UroSciences wants to provide our users with as many resources as possible for Peyronie’s Disease support and information. Below we’ve outlined some websites of interest for those impacted by the disease.
Mayo Clinic Peyronie’s Disease Information
The Mayo Clinic website offers thorough coverage of PD, including an explanation of the disorder and the symptoms of Peyronie’s Disease, which include pain, decrease in penis length, and erection problems, and when to see a doctor.
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearing House
As a service of the National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the NKUDIC offers considerable information on the causes and treatment of Peyronie’s Disease. The website also includes information on current research on Peyronie’s Disease and how to participate in clinical trials.
Urology Care Foundation
As the official foundation of the American Urological Association, UCF provides substantial information on Peyronie’s Disease, including a glossary of terms associated with curvature of the penis, and statistics on the frequency of the disease.
More information on the P.D.A.D., Peyronie’s Disease Assessment Device, the only device designed for assessing and tracking treatment for PD.
Tags: curvature of the penis, erection problems, information on Peyronie's, P.D.A.D., PDAD, Peyronie's disease, peyronie's disease support, sexual difficulties, treatment for PD, urologic diseases, urology care
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June 11th, 2013
What Is Peyronie’s Disease?
Peyronie’s Disease, also known as Chronic Inflammation of the Tunica Albuginea (CITA), is a disorder affecting the soft tissue of the penis, and is characterized by plaque formations within the soft tissue resulting in sometimes painful penile curvature and indentations during an erection. Since blood does not properly flow through the fibrous plaque formations during an erection, the penis curves or indents toward the area of the plaque.
Peyronie’s Disease Diagnosis
PD is most often diagnosed by a urologist conducting a physical exam of the flaccid penis. Other tests such as ultrasounds and x-rays may be necessary to complete diagnosis and to determine the areas of soft tissue which require treatment. If examination of the penis during an erection is necessary, the urologist may administer an injection to cause an erection, or request that the patient provide photos of his erect penis, taken at home. One of the most significant problems with diagnosis of Peyronie’s Disease is the level of embarrassment and understandable anxiety associated with the necessary exams and the disease itself.
 Peyronie’s Disease Assessment Device (P.D.A.D.™)
Peyronie’s Disease Assessment Device- P.D.A.D.™
To meet the challenges of diagnosing and tracking the treatment success of PD, and to ease the anxiety associated with the necessary exams, a new device known as the P.D.A.D.™ is available for precisely measuring and evaluating the severity of Peyronie’s Disease. Designed for both patients and physicians, the P.D.A.D.™ is the only device of its kind, and allows for easy and universal measurement of the degree of curvature of the penis, measurement of indentations, and measurement of penis length.
For physicians and patients, the P.D.A.D.™ provides a standard urology tool for evaluating, determining, and monitoring the progress of Peyronie’s Disease treatment options, and particularly for patients, the P.D.A.D.™, when used at home, provides a private method to track improvements in penile curvature.
Click for more information on the P.D.A.D.™ for Peyronie’s Disease.
Tags: CITA, curvature of the penis, medical tool, penile curvature, Peyronie's, Peyronie's disease, Peyronie's disease diagnosis, urologists, urology tool
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June 11th, 2013
What Is Peyronie’s Disease?
Peyronie’s Disease, also known as Chronic Inflammation of the Tunica Albuginea (CITA), is a disorder affecting the soft tissue of the penis, and is characterized by plaque formations within the soft tissue resulting in sometimes painful penile curvature and indentations during an erection. Since blood does not properly flow through the fibrous plaque formations during an erection, the penis curves or indents toward the area of the plaque.
Peyronie’s Disease Diagnosis
PD is most often diagnosed by a urologist conducting a physical exam of the flaccid penis. Other tests such as ultrasounds and x-rays may be necessary to complete diagnosis and to determine the areas of soft tissue which require treatment. If examination of the penis during an erection is necessary, the urologist may administer an injection to cause an erection, or request that the patient provide photos of his erect penis, taken at home. One of the most significant problems with diagnosis of Peyronie’s Disease is the level of embarrassment and understandable anxiety associated with the necessary exams and the disease itself.
Peyronie’s Disease Assessment Device (P.D.A.D.™)
Peyronie’s Disease Assessment Device- P.D.A.D.™
To meet the challenges of diagnosing and tracking the treatment success of PD, and to ease the anxiety associated with the necessary exams, a new device known as the P.D.A.D.™ is available for precisely measuring and evaluating the severity of Peyronie’s Disease. Designed for both patients and physicians, the P.D.A.D.™ is the only device of its kind, and allows for easy and universal measurement of the degree of curvature of the penis, measurement of indentations, and measurement of penis length.
For physicians and patients, the P.D.A.D.™ provides a standard urology tool for evaluating, determining, and monitoring the progress of Peyronie’s Disease treatment options, and particularly for patients, the P.D.A.D.™, when used at home, provides a private method to track improvements in penile curvature.
Click for more information on the P.D.A.D.™ for Peyronie’s Disease.
Tags: CITA, curvature of the penis, medical tool, penile curvature, Peyronie's, Peyronie's disease, Peyronie's disease diagnosis, urologists, urology tool
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June 7th, 2013
Surgical removal of the prostate, also known as radical prostatectomy, is a medical procedure performed to remove and control prostate cancer. For many men, approximately half of those who undergo radical prostatectomy, urinary incontinence during sex presents a difficult to approach, and sometimes embarrassing problem.
If you or your partner experience urine leakage during sex or urinary incontinence during orgasm, also known as climacturia, due to prostate surgery, it is important to know that the condition is manageable. Below, we have outlined suggestions for managing sexual incontinence.
UroStop
The first device of its kind, UroStop is a soft, silicone variable tension penile loop designed to interrupt the flow of urine through the urethra. By placing the latex-free UroStop over the penis prior to sexual activity, and then adjusting the tension to a comfortable level, the wearer is able to prevent urinary incontinence during sex.
Voiding the Bladder
One of the most practical approaches to avoid urinary incontinence during orgasm is to empty the bladder immediately before sexual activity. Simply stated, an empty bladder assures that little or no urine is available at the time when sexual incontinence may occur. For some men, this can prevent, or dramatically reduce the amount of urine leaked.
Avoiding Stimulants
Caffeine and other stimulants can increase both the level of urgency and the frequency of urination. Avoiding food and drinks containing caffeine may help some men suffering from sexual incontinence by reducing the need for urination.
Condom Use
For sexual incontinence after radical prostatectomy, the use of a condom may help contain small amounts of urinary incontinence during sex. Although a condom does not prevent sexual incontinence, using one may prevent urine from coming into contact with the partner.
Tags: after prostate surgery, climacturia, penile loop, prostate cancer, radical prostatectomy, sexual incontinence, urinary incontinence during orgasm, urinary incontinence during sex, urine incontinence during sex, variable tension penile loop
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June 7th, 2013
Surgical removal of the prostate, also known as radical prostatectomy, is a medical procedure performed to remove and control prostate cancer. For many men, approximately half of those who undergo radical prostatectomy, urinary incontinence during sex presents a difficult to approach, and sometimes embarrassing problem.
If you or your partner experience urine leakage during sex or urinary incontinence during orgasm, also known as climacturia, due to prostate surgery, it is important to know that the condition is manageable. Below, we have outlined suggestions for managing sexual incontinence.
UroStop
The first device of its kind, UroStop is a soft, silicone variable tension penile loop designed to interrupt the flow of urine through the urethra. By placing the latex-free UroStop over the penis prior to sexual activity, and then adjusting the tension to a comfortable level, the wearer is able to prevent urinary incontinence during sex.
Voiding the Bladder
One of the most practical approaches to avoid urinary incontinence during orgasm is to empty the bladder immediately before sexual activity. Simply stated, an empty bladder assures that little or no urine is available at the time when sexual incontinence may occur. For some men, this can prevent, or dramatically reduce the amount of urine leaked.
Avoiding Stimulants
Caffeine and other stimulants can increase both the level of urgency and the frequency of urination. Avoiding food and drinks containing caffeine may help some men suffering from sexual incontinence by reducing the need for urination.
Condom Use
For sexual incontinence after radical prostatectomy, the use of a condom may help contain small amounts of urinary incontinence during sex. Although a condom does not prevent sexual incontinence, using one may prevent urine from coming into contact with the partner.
Tags: after prostate surgery, climacturia, penile loop, prostate cancer, radical prostatectomy, sexual incontinence, urinary incontinence during orgasm, urinary incontinence during sex, urine incontinence during sex, variable tension penile loop
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November 22nd, 2012
Application of a penile variable tension loop (Urostop ® , Urosciences Inc, NY, USA) can result in a significant decrease in the frequency and severity of climacturia. Use of the penile loop is a simple and non-invasive strategy for relieving the distress associated with climacturia in patients and their partners after RP.
View the full PDF below:
BJUI Climacturia – UroStop
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November 22nd, 2012
Application of a penile variable tension loop (Urostop ® , Urosciences Inc, NY, USA) can result in a significant decrease in the frequency and severity of climacturia. Use of the penile loop is a simple and non-invasive strategy for relieving the distress associated with climacturia in patients and their partners after RP.
View the full PDF below:
BJUI Climacturia – UroStop
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