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Urology Care Podcast
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The Urology Care Foundation is the official foundation of the American Urological Association. We support reliable patient education on urology health issues. Learn more at UrologyHealth.org.
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Vasectomy Reversal Leads to Couple's Restored Fertility with Dr. Larry Lipshultz
Apr 2300:19:42Tap to summarizeOur guest is Dr. Larry Lipshultz, Professor of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine, and Chief of the Division of Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery. He is here with us to talk about vasectomy reversal and why it is important for men to learn about this procedure as an option when thinking about fertility with their partner. We then talk with Jason and Sofia, who share their experience with a vasectomy reversal, which led them to having their son Rhoads. They give insight on why it was the right choice for them and why others may feel comfort in learning about this as a fertility option. Sponsored by Larry Lipshultz, MD *** April 23, 2026
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Pelvic Floor Power Series: Leaking the Truth about Pelvic Floor Muscle Training - A Patient’s Voice
Apr 900:35:22Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Pelvic Floor Power podcast series! Listen as we talk with women and health care experts to discover the power of your pelvic floor, reduce leaks and restore confidence. Women can easily feel embarrassed to talk about urine leaks with other people, even close friends or family. But chances are, you probably have someone in your inner circle who has experienced urine leaks in their life. Urine leaks affect a lot of women, but many still find it hard to talk about. We’re here to tell you that you are not alone and there are ways to find support and get the help you need. Dr. Una Lee and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Stephanie Prendergast, talk with a woman who wants you to know you don’t have to just accept leaking as part of your life. In this episode, you’ll hear from Sandra as she shares her story about how urine leaks affected her life, her experience with pelvic floor muscle training and her advice for other women. Keep listening, because we’re ready to leak the truth about pelvic floor muscle training so you can start discovering the power of your pelvic floor. Click the link to access the full podcast series and download free resources: nafc.org/pelvic-floor-podcast-series/ **** April 9, 2026 This podcast series is brought to you by The National Association for Continence, The Urology Care Foundation and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. This podcast series was partially funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EASI-38989).
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Pelvic Floor Power Series: How Do I Return to Fitness with Urine Leaks?
Mar 2600:25:18Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Pelvic Floor Power podcast series! Listen as we talk with women and health care experts to discover the power of your pelvic floor, reduce leaks and restore confidence. So you’ve done your Kegels and you’ve finally worked on getting your pelvic floor strong again. But for some reason, you’re still leaking urine when you workout and now you feel stuck. You may be wondering if you’re destined to leak during your workouts, or maybe you’re just not able to workout like you used to. The good news is that there is hope and this episode is a great place to start. Dr. Una Lee and Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, Julie Wiebe, talk about how to apply your pelvic floor strength to your workout. Whether you’re an elite athlete or simply want to get back to your everyday workout routine without leaking, this episode is for you. Keep listening to learn about the ways you can work to support your pelvic floor and return to movement you love, no matter your fitness goals. Click the link to access the full podcast series and download free resources: https://nafc.org/pelvic-floor-podcast-series/ **** March 26, 2026 This podcast series is brought to you by The National Association for Continence, The Urology Care Foundation and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. This podcast series was partially funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EASI-38989).
Transcribe →Pelvic Floor Power Series: Why Does My Pelvic Floor Need Time on My Calendar Too?
Mar 1200:32:02Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Pelvic Floor Power podcast series! Listen as we talk with women and health care experts to discover the power of your pelvic floor, reduce leaks and restore confidence. We’ve all been there. You know going to the gym will make you feel better, feel stronger and improve your overall health. But what about when you have no motivation to go? If you skip the gym, does that mean you’ve failed? Definitely not. But you know keeping a regular workout schedule will only make it easier. Therapy for your mental health is the same way. You may not want to go but you know after your session you will feel that sense of relief that you got through it, and you’re stronger for it. Pelvic floor muscle training is no different. It may be hard to take that first step, but once you get started, if you stick with it, you’ll thank yourself later. You may think you don’t have time to add another appointment to your calendar, but does anyone have time for urine leaks either? Let’s talk about it. In this episode, Dr. Una Lee and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Dr. Sara Reardon, talk about who benefits from pelvic floor muscle training, why starting early is important and how to overcome obstacles for keeping up with a schedule. So why does your pelvic floor need time on your calendar too? Keep listening to find out. Click the link to access the full podcast series and download free resources: https://nafc.org/pelvic-floor-podcast-series/ **** March 12, 2026 This podcast series is brought to you by The National Association for Continence, The Urology Care Foundation and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. This podcast series was partially funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EASI-38989).
Transcribe →Pelvic Floor Power Series: Do You Really Need a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist?
Feb 2600:22:59Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Pelvic Floor Power podcast series! Listen as we talk with women and health care experts to discover the power of your pelvic floor, reduce leaks and restore confidence. Have you ever heard the phrase, “Just do your Kegel exercises and you’ll be fine”? Many women hear about these “Kegel exercises,” but what do they actually involve? Are simple at home exercises enough to fix urine leaks or is there something more women should be seeking out? In this episode, Dr. Una Lee and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Stephanie Prendergast, talk about how supervised pelvic floor muscle training goes beyond at-home exercises and can benefit women in their journey to fix urine leaks. Urine leaks can happen for many reasons. Maybe you’ve just had a baby, maybe you’re entering menopause, or maybe you’ve had pelvic trauma at some point in your life. No matter the cause there are ways for women to get help for these symptoms and regain the power of their pelvic floor. Click the link to access the full podcast series and download free resources: https://nafc.org/pelvic-floor-podcast-series/ **** February 26, 2026 This podcast series is brought to you by The National Association for Continence, The Urology Care Foundation and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. This podcast series was partially funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EASI-38989).
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Feb 1200:26:29Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Pelvic Floor Power podcast series! Listen as we talk with women and health care experts to discover the power of your pelvic floor, reduce leaks and restore confidence. Urine leaks seem to be a common experience for many adult women. If you’ve had a baby, are in perimenopause or have struggled with bladder issues at some time in your life, you may have experienced urine leaks. Are you wondering if you’ll ever be able to sneeze without peeing, or do any type of exercise without peeing? Then this podcast is for you. So why do some women pee during these activities and how can you start a conversation with your doctor about it? Dr. Una Lee and Dr. Fenwa Milhouse share their expert knowledge and advice on urine leaks and how pelvic floor therapy may help. Click the link to access the full podcast series and download free resources: https://nafc.org/pelvic-floor-podcast-series/ **** February 12, 2026 This podcast series is brought to you by The National Association for Continence, The Urology Care Foundation and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. This podcast series was partially funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EASI-38989).
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Making Informed Choices about Prostate Cancer Series: Treatment Plan with Patient Advocate, Tom
Jan 2900:11:09Tap to summarizeOur guest is Tom Hulsey, a prostate cancer survivor and patient advocate. He talks with us about shared decision-making for prostate cancer treatment and provides questions for patients to help better talk with their health care team. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. Patient resources provided by the generous support of Johnson & Johnson. **** January 29, 2026
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Making Informed Choices about Prostate Cancer Series: Real World Data with Dr. Stephen Freedland
Jan 2800:23:09Tap to summarizeOur guest is Dr. Stephen Freedland, a urologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He talks with us about Real World Data, also called Real World Evidence, and how it may help patients and care partners make more informed choices about diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer with their health care team. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. Patient resources provided by the generous support of Johnson & Johnson. **** January 28, 2026
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Making Informed Choices about Prostate Cancer Series: PSA with Dr. Samuel Washington
Jan 2700:18:43Tap to summarizeOur guest is Dr. Samuel Washington, a urologic oncologist at the University of California, San Francisco. He talks with us about Prostate Specific Antigen, or PSA, and how it may help patients and care partners make more informed choices about diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer with their health care team. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. Patient resources provided by the generous support of Johnson & Johnson. **** January 27, 2026
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Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Treatment Mythbusters with Dr. Kristen Scarpato and Dr. Trushar Patel
Oct 200:14:02Tap to summarizeOur guests are Dr. Kristen Scarpato, a urologic oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Dr. Trushar Patel, a urologic oncologist here at the University of South Florida. They talk about non-muscle invasive bladder cancer treatment mythbusters. The goal of this podcast is to help educate patients and caregivers about non-muscle invasive bladder cancer so they can be more informed and speak up about which option they feel is right for them. This podcast will help patients better talk with their healthcare team so they can make informed decisions about their non-muscle invasive bladder cancer treatment. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. Patient resources provided by the generous support of Johnson & Johnson. **** October 2, 2025
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