Posts Tagged ‘penile loop’

New Mexico Cancer Center offering Xofigo for prostate cancer

Wednesday, August 7th, 2013

xofigo

The New Mexico Cancer Center has begun offering Xofigo to its prostate cancer patients.   Made by Bayer Healthcare, Xofigo, radium -223, has shown promise in recent studies for extending the survival rates of patients with advanced prostate cancer.  Xofigo works by mimicking calcium within the body and binding to areas of rapid bone growth caused by bone tumors, thus limiting the damage caused by the tumors.  Xofigo, once known as Alpharadin, received marketing approval from the FDA on May 15, 2013.

 

Check in with our UroSciences blog for the very latest news on prostate cancer, Peyronie’s disease, climacturia, and other urology topics.  Learn more about our PDAD device for assessing Peyronie’s disease, and the UroStop for preventing urine leakage during sex.

The UroStop variable tension penile loop for sexual incontinence.

The UroStop variable tension penile loop for sexual incontinence.

 

After Prostate Surgery: How To Control Urinary Incontinence During Sex

Friday, June 7th, 2013

beach couple

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

After Prostate Surgery: How To Control Urinary Incontinence During Sex

Friday, June 7th, 2013

beach couple

 

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.