DYSFONCTION ERECTILE

What is erectile dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common male sexual disorder. It is the inability to get or keep an erection that allows for satisfying sexual activity. It can happen occasionally or regularly, with or without any clear reason. Some men...

CANCER DE PROSTATE

What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is a malignant tumour in the prostate. Your treatment and experience will depend on a variety of factors including the specific characteristics of the tumour, your general health, your personal preferences and the advice of...

CANCER DE LA VESSIE

What is bladder cancer? Bladder cancer is the growth of abnormal tissue (tumour) in the bladder. There are several stages of bladder cancer. Your treatment and experience will depend on the specific characteristics of the tumour (referred to as “staging” the tumour)...

VESSIE HYPERACTIVE

What is the bladder? The bladder is the organ which stores urine produced by the kidneys. It is a muscle in the shape of a bag which can hold around 400 millilitres of urine (Fig. 1a and 1b). Most people become aware their bladder is filling when it is half full. In...

VARICOCELE

What is varicocele? Varicocele describes a condition with swollen and enlarged veins in the scrotum (Figure 1). These veins carry blood from the testicles that is low in oxygen and nutrients. Swelling can happen when blood flows backward in the veins. Varicoceles are...

PSA

What is the Prostate? The prostate is a gland located in the lower urinary tract, under the bladder and surrounding the urethra. Only men have a prostate. It produces the fluid that makes up a part of the semen. The prostate helps to push out the semen during...