General Urology

Seeing a specialist for the first time can feel daunting, especially for problems that are personal or embarrassing. This guide explains what happens before, during and after your first private urology appointment at OX Urology, so you know exactly what to expect. Before your appointment Do I need a GP referral? Self-funding patients do not need a GP referral – you can book directly Insured patients usually need a GP referral and a pre-authorisation number from your insurer b

Being told your PSA is "raised" is a common reason for men to see a urologist – and a common cause of worry. The good news is that most men with a raised PSA do not have prostate cancer. This guide explains what the PSA test is, why it goes up and what happens next. What is PSA? PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is a protein made by the prostate gland. Small amounts leak into the bloodstream, where it can be measured with a simple blood test. PSA is made by normal prostate tiss

Seeing blood in your urine can be frightening. Most of the time the cause turns out to be something simple and treatable, such as an infection or a kidney stone. But blood in the urine (doctors call it haematuria) should never be ignored, because in a small number of people it is the first sign of a more serious problem, such as a bladder or kidney tumour, which is far easier to treat when found early. Two types of haematuria Visible haematuria You can see the blood yourself: