Conditionfunctional
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that can affect urination. Management ranges from monitoring to medicines or procedures depending on symptoms.
Urologic conditions and diseases
Urologic conditions can affect the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, prostate, and reproductive or pelvic systems. Browse plain-language guides to symptoms, possible causes, diagnosis, treatment pathways, and questions to discuss with a clinician. These guides provide general information and cannot tell you which condition you have.
Showing 7 of 7 conditions.
- Conditioncancer
Bladder cancer
Bladder cancer often first shows as blood in the urine. Diagnosis usually involves looking inside the bladder with a cystoscope. Treatment depends on how deep the cancer has grown.
- Conditioninfection
Bladder infection (UTI) in adults
A bladder infection is a common urinary tract infection. Many are uncomplicated, but symptoms should be assessed because some infections need prompt treatment or point to another problem.
- Conditionsexual reproductive
Erectile dysfunction (ED)
Erectile dysfunction is difficulty getting or keeping an erection firm enough for satisfying sex. It is common, often treatable, and can be an early sign of heart or metabolic health problems.
- Conditionstone disease
Kidney stones
Kidney stones are solid deposits that form from substances in urine. Some pass with limited treatment, while others may block urine flow, cause severe pain, or require a procedure.
- Conditionfunctional
Overactive bladder (OAB)
Overactive bladder causes a sudden, hard-to-control urge to urinate, often with frequency and waking at night. It is common, not a normal part of ageing, and usually improves with treatment.
- Conditioncancer
Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer develops in the prostate gland. It ranges from slow-growing disease that may be monitored to faster-growing disease that needs treatment, so management is highly individual.
How to use this information
These pages provide general information to help you prepare for a conversation with a healthcare professional. They do not diagnose, recommend a specific treatment, or replace individual medical advice.