When should I see a urologist?

Urologists specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract diseases in both women and men.
A urologist should be consulted in case of the following symptoms:

• • uncontrolled urine leakage,
  • a sudden and urgent urge to urinate,
  • frequent urination, especially at night,
  • pain when urinating,
  • changes in the urethra, including difficulty starting to urinate and weak or interrupted urine stream,
  • pink, red or brown urine, which can indicate traces of blood in the urine,
  • recurrent urinary tract infections.

Urologists also diagnose, treat and prevent diseases of the male genital system, including sexually transmitted infections.
Men should be referred to a urologist for the following symptoms:

• pain during sexual intercourse,
• burning sensation in the genital area,
• purulent genital discharge,
• pain, redness or swelling in the testicles,
• erectile and potency problems,
• male infertility.

How does a urology consultation work?

At the beginning of the visit, the urologist will ask the patient about their symptoms, medical history, previous tests and medications. Based on the patient’s complaints, the urologist performs a physical examination, including palpation and visual inspection. To make a more accurate diagnosis, the doctor may carry out additional analyses.