For many expecting parents, the discovery of fibroids during a routine prenatal ultrasound comes as a surprise. Fibroids are incredibly common, and in many cases, people don’t even know they have them until pregnancy brings them to light. As more individuals choose to start families later in life, when fibroids naturally become more frequent, these […]

A swollen knee, often called knee effusion, means extra fluid has collected inside the joint or in the tissues that surround it. Because the knee is a large hinge joint that supports your body weight and allows a wide range of motion, even mild swelling can be painful and make walking or bending difficult. Swelling […]

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common prostate condition affecting men, particularly as they age. In the United States, over 50% of men over 50 experience symptoms of BPH, and this number rises to 90% by age 85. BPH is closely linked with male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), but it does not raise […]

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common and growing public health concern in the United States. As people live longer and rates of obesity rise, more Americans are developing this degenerative joint disease, leading to major personal and societal costs. In fact, research estimates that about 14 million U.S. adults suffer from symptomatic knee OA. Moreover, […]

Urinary incontinence (UI) means leaking urine when you don’t want to. It is a common health problem that affects millions of people, especially women and older adults. Over 33 million Americans suffer from some type of urinary incontinence or bladder condition. Although it becomes more common with age, it is not a normal part of […]

Urinary retention is a condition where the bladder does not empty properly. For many people, it starts as a heavy or tight feeling in the lower abdomen. You may feel a strong urge to urinate but struggle to start, strain to pass urine, or release only a small amount even though your bladder still feels […]

Infertility is a common medical condition that can also be deeply stressful and emotionally painful for individuals and couples. But you are not alone. It is more common than many people realize. According to the CDC, 1 in 5 (19%) of married women aged 15 to 49 in the U.S. with no prior births are […]

Uterine fibroids (also called leiomyomas) are benign tumours made of smooth muscle and fibrous tissue that form in or on the muscular wall of the uterus. It can range in size from a seedling to masses bigger than a melon. Epidemiological analyses estimate that 40–80 % of people with a uterus have fibroids, with the […]