Conditions & Treatments
Kidney and ureter stones, the prostate and PSA, male infertility, blood in the urine, infections and leakage, and kidney transplant, each explained in plain language.
Kidney and ureteral stones
Colicky pain that spreads from the flank to the groin or testicle is often caused by a stone. This page explains how small stones pass on their own, which signs mean you should not wait, when other treatments come in, and how to lower the chance of the next stone.
Read moreProstate: benign enlargement and PSA
Getting up at night to urinate, a weak stream, or a high PSA result brings many middle-aged and older men to the clinic. This page explains what an enlarged prostate is, how it is assessed, what the treatments do to urination, erections and ejaculation, and how to read a high PSA.
Read moreMale infertility: semen analysis and varicocele
Not conceiving is a couple's issue, not one person's fault. This page explains when to start an evaluation, what a semen analysis measures and what the numbers mean, where varicocele fits in, and how the work-up of the man and his partner goes together.
Read moreBlood in the urine, recurrent infections and leaking urine
Burning when you urinate, bloody urine, an infection that keeps coming back and leaking urine can each be hard to bring up with a doctor. This page explains what can cause each symptom, which ones should not be delayed, and what the assessment and treatment usually involve.
Read moreKidney transplant: what patients and families should know
A kidney transplant is a treatment for kidney failure, not a definitive cure for the underlying disease. This page is for information only: what a transplant is, who may benefit, what happens after the operation, and why urinary tract follow-up matters after a transplant.
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The full patient guide
What to bring to the first visit, how to prepare for tests and ultrasound, and when to call urgently.