Greater Boston Urology Blog

The 2019 ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk is Coming Up

Throughout the year, cities around the country hold ZERO Prostate Cancer Runs/Walks, but the biggest push comes during the month of September, which is...

Understanding Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women

[Editor's note: This article was reviewed and updated on February 20, 2020, to reflect the news about an additional drug (Vyleesi) for the treatment of HSDD....

What Is Testosterone and Testosterone Replacement Therapy?

In honor of Men's Health Month, we thought it would make sense to test your testosterone knowledge.

One Physician Assistant's Recent Mission in Malawi

This past April, one of our wonderful physician assistants, Elisabeth MacDonald, traveled to Malawi where she spent two weeks in the Kasungu District as part...

The Axumin PET Scan – What You Need to Know

Dr. Stephen Sweriduk is the medical director for Shields MRI. As the medical director, he is responsible for the clinical oversight of the entire network,...

Introducing Shockwave Treatment for ED

Erectile dysfunction is incredibly common. According to a study from the Cleveland Clinic, "approximately 40% of men are affected at age 40 and nearly 70% of...

May 2019 is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month

Often called the "silent disease," bladder cancer affects people of all ages, races, and backgrounds. According to the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN),...

Chronic Pelvic Pain Caused by Myofascial Pelvic Pain...

Dr. Angel Marie Johnson, a urogynecologist and the director of our Women's Health Centers, discusses a source of chronic pelvic pain that she sees in many of...

Cranberry for Recurrent UTIs & Other FAQs

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are no fun. The pain, the burning, the constant need to "go," and the frustration from being unable to—it's enough to make a...