Urology Care Podcast

Our guest is Dr. Charles Welliver, a urologist at Albany Medical College. He talks with us about Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH, which is also called Benign Prostatic Enlargement. What causes it? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? What options are there for treatment? Are there risks in choosing to do nothing? Dr. Welliver answers all those questions in this episode.

The Urology Care Foundation ensures patient education aligns with the American Urological Association (AUA) Clinical Guidelines. This aligns with the Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributed to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: AUA Guideline (2026): https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/bph-guideline

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August 31, 2026

Our guest is Dr. Kristen Scarpato, a urologic oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She talks with us about combination therapy for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, or mHSPC, which is also known as metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer, mCSPC.

The goal of this podcast is to help educate patients and caregivers about combination therapy as a treatment option for prostate cancer so they can be more informed in making decisions with their health care team.

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Support provided by Astellas.

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July 23, 2026

Our guest is Jill Osborne, Founder of the IC Network. She talks with us about Male Chronic Pelvic Pain. As someone who suffers from Interstitial Cystitis (IC), Jill breaks down the barriers that men face when it comes to pelvic pain and shares stories of men she’s helped through her work. Throughout the conversation, she provides insight into the AUA Clinical Guidelines on male chronic pelvic pain and why they are important for men looking to get their quality of life back after chronic pelvic pain.

The Urology Care Foundation ensures patient education aligns with the American Urological Association (AUA) Clinical Guidelines. This aligns with the Diagnosis and Management of Male Chronic Pelvic Pain (Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Scrotal Content Pain): AUA Guideline (2025): https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/male-chronic-pelvic-pain

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June 4, 2026

Our 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

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April 23, 2026

Welcome 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/

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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).