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Alaska Urology Welcome to Alaska Urology! Alaska Urology is a practice founded on the principles of innovative uro

Earlier this month we talked about why women tend to get UTIs more frequently, and today we are talking about how to dec...
03/22/2023

Earlier this month we talked about why women tend to get UTIs more frequently, and today we are talking about how to decrease the frequency of your UTIs. And if these don't work, that is what we are here for!

Have a great day! Don't forget your green :)
03/17/2023

Have a great day! Don't forget your green :)

It all comes down to anatomy.  BUT, there are great prevention methods available to you!  Join us later this month we po...
03/10/2023

It all comes down to anatomy. BUT, there are great prevention methods available to you! Join us later this month we post the best conservative measures for preventing UTIs.

Here is your friendly reminder that it is a new month.  SO, it's time to do your monthly exam!Notice something different...
03/01/2023

Here is your friendly reminder that it is a new month. SO, it's time to do your monthly exam!

Notice something different from last month? Schedule a visit with your provider.

How many did you get right?OAB = Overactive Bladder (frequency & urgency)DRE = Digital Re**al Exam (to palpate the prost...
02/25/2023

How many did you get right?

OAB = Overactive Bladder (frequency & urgency)
DRE = Digital Re**al Exam (to palpate the prostate for abnormality)
PSA = Prostate Specific Antigen (blood test for prostate cancer screening)
PVR = Post-Void Residual (measured with ultrasound to see if you're emptying your bladder)
UA = Urinalysis (to examine the urine for things like infection, blood, etc.)
RALP = Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy (robotic surgery to remove the prostate due to the presence of cancer)
BPH = Benign Prostatic Hypertropy (enlarged prostate that leads to urinary symptoms)
ADT = Androgen Deprivation Therapy (medication to decrease your testosterone levels to slow the growth of prostate cancer)
CT IVP = Computed Tomography Intravenous Pyelogram (3-phase CT to thoroughly assess the urinary tract)
PSADT = Prostate Specific Antigen Doubling Time (another parameter to consider in prostate cancer screening)
ED = Erectile Dysfunction (difficulty obtaining or maintaining an er****on sufficient for sexual activity; occurs in ~52% of men to some degree)

So, how'd you do? Drop the # you got correct in the comments!

A little Valentine's Urology humor 😉*A foley is a type of catheter used to drain the bladder*Have a great day!          ...
02/14/2023

A little Valentine's Urology humor 😉
*A foley is a type of catheter used to drain the bladder*

Have a great day!

The bread and butter of urology.  Suffering from any of these urologic complaints?  We can help!  Drop your questions in...
02/09/2023

The bread and butter of urology. Suffering from any of these urologic complaints? We can help! Drop your questions in the comments.

A vasectomy is a low-risk, in-office procedure that provides one of the most effective forms of permanent contraception....
02/02/2023

A vasectomy is a low-risk, in-office procedure that provides one of the most effective forms of permanent contraception. So, if you and your spouse have completed your family, take that leap and get scheduled today!

Alaska Urology: 907-563-3103

*According to Harvard Medical College, “A vasectomy can reverse itself, but it is an extremely rare event. It happens in only about .025% of cases, or 1 in 4,000 vasectomies.”

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (PFPT) is one of our favorite therapies for some many urologic issues!Pelvic floor dysfunc...
01/28/2023

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (PFPT) is one of our favorite therapies for some many urologic issues!

Pelvic floor dysfunction can result in various pelvic complaints. We love it because it aims to fix the underlying problem rather than just manage the symptom(s).

Talk to your provider if you have any of these complaints and see if a trial of PFPT might be beneficial for you.

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) may be an early indication of underlying cardiovascular disease (CVD).  In some countries, it ...
01/20/2023

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) may be an early indication of underlying cardiovascular disease (CVD). In some countries, it is considered an independent risk factor for CVD.

If you have ED, be sure to talk with your provider about whether any additional tests might be indicated to assess your heart health.

PE is often misunderstood in regards to timing.  The average time might actually surprise you.  If you feel you suffer f...
01/12/2023

PE is often misunderstood in regards to timing. The average time might actually surprise you.

If you feel you suffer from true PE, talk with your provider. There are some management options.

Want to educate yourself further? Start by reading “Coping w/ Premature Ejaculation” by Michael E Metz.

Do you suffer from more than one of these LUTS, or Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms?  Lifestyle changes, medications, and/or...
01/06/2023

Do you suffer from more than one of these LUTS, or Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms?

Lifestyle changes, medications, and/or non-pharmacologic treatments can help if these symptoms are affecting your daily life!

Reach out to your primary care provider to see if you'd benefit from urologic evaluation for your urinary symptoms.

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Anchorage, AK
99508

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