Greater Boston Urology Blog

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...

What is a Vasectomy Like?

As you can imagine, we get many questions regarding vasectomies. Two of the most popular? What is a vasectomy like? And what is a no-scalpel vasectomy? Below,...

Kidney Stones 101: Test Your Knowledge

A member of our marketing team had a kidney stone, which she passed at home, in April 2018. (She likes to joke that she was doing fieldwork on our behalf. She...

What is Testicular Pain & How Can It Be Treated?

Testicular pain is something that can understandably frighten and frustrate many men. Below, we sat down for a quick Q&A with Dr. Natalya Lopushnyan to discuss...

The Kominsky Method Sparks Honest Discussions About Men's...

We're big fans of Netflix's The Kominsky Method because of its honest portrayal of men's health issues in older populations. If you're unfamiliar with the...

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Treatment Options

Dr. Natalya Lopushnyan treats many patients suffering from erectile dysfunction. Below is an article she wrote describing erectile dysfunction treatment...

Bladder Health Awareness: Q&A with Dr. Fitzgerald

We've written a lot about bladder issues, including overactive bladder in women, stress urinary incontinence, and bladder cancer.