Books
Dr. Lieberman’s books examine common male and female urologic problems.
Topics in both books include blood in the urine, bladder and kidney cancer, urinary tract infections, and overactive bladder and incontinence.
In the Man’s Guide, vasectomy, circumcision, benign prostrate enlargement and prostate cancer are addressed,
In the Woman’s Guide, there are extensive chapters on UTIs, overactive bladder, incontinence and interstitial cystitis.
These books are meant to provide clear and comprehensible information to men and women who may be frustrated and confused by internet searches, and doctors who unfortunately don’t have the time to explain things to patients so they can make intelligent, informed decisions about their bodies.
DISCLAIMER
These books contain evidence based facts, as well as ideas and opinions of its author. They are intended to provide information to enable readers to have an informed discussion with their health care provider(s) in the spirit of "shared decision making". The reader should rely on recommendations from their personal professional health care provider(s), and use these books to understand those recommendations better. The publisher and author therefor disclaim all responsibility for any loss, risk, or liability, which may be incurred either directly or indirectly as a consequence of any of the contents within these books.
INTRODUCTION—A Curious Women’s Guide
Chapter 1, “Your Body’s Plumbing.” That chapter is a concise overview of how we’re plumbed, and what happens when our plumbing is damaged. Other chapters are organized around various ailments (cancers of urinary tract organs, stones, blood in the urine, infections) or other pertinent concerns (such as urinary tract trauma and emergencies).
Chapter 2, “I’m Peeing Blood,” the focus is on what happens when you have blood in the urine. Because blood in the urine is often a sign of other problems, such as kidney stones or bladder cancer, you may come to this chapter not knowing what is wrong, or you may already know and find that this chapter, along with one or more others specific to your health problem, are valuable reading.
Chapter 3, “Incontinence and Overactive Bladder,” provides an overview of the multiple causes of these unpleasant conditions, surgical and nonsurgical treatment options, and daily management of the disorder.
Chapter 4, “Urinary Tract Infections” discusses a relatively common problem for women. In this chapter, I discuss a number of different UTI’s, including cystitis, pyelonephritis, and bacteriuria, how each is diagnosed, and how each is treated.
In Chapter 5, “Everybody Must Get Stones.”, I turn to the kidneys. If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, you know it can produce indescribable pain. Kidney stone pain or renal colic has been compared to childbirth. It may take hours, if not days, to pass those cursed stones. For some people, kidney stones are a frequent occurrence, while for others, they appear only once never to return—or they may not cause renal colic at all but present as a UTI or blood in the urine. In this chapter I dispel the many myths you may see on the internet about stones, and explain just how diet, heredity, and other factors lead to different types of stones and how to hopefully prevent them from recurring.
In Chapter 6, “Bladder Cancer,” I discuss this relatively common, but mostly curable disease, the many forms of bladder cancer, your treatment options if you are diagnosed with it, and your quality of life should you have to have your bladder removed – I assure you, a cystectomy, the surgical removal of the bladder, does not by any means suggest your quality of life will suffer in any meaningful way, but it may well save your life).
Kidney masses are discussed in Chapter 7, “Kidney Tumors, Cysts, and Masses.” I discuss what those lumps and tumors might be, which ones are benign, which are malignant, and depending on the diagnosis, what your treatment options are. The good news is, we’ve never before had the remarkable technologies that we have today to treat cancers of the kidney. You’ll learn which kidney masses are benign and don’t need treatment. But, if the tumor is cancer, I’ll present the most effective technologies now available.
Finally, Chapter 8 focuses on “Emergencies and Traumas.” These are the sorts of things that you probably won’t have time to look up beforehand, but may have questions about after you’ve received treatment, such as injuries, unexpected and life-endangering medical emergencies, or complications related to prior procedures. This is the only chapter where shared decision making is sometimes not possible, because the main concern is saving your life and/or addressing the issue quickly is paramount. I hope you never have need of this chapter, but should you have such an emergency or trauma, I want you to rest assured your concerns are answered.
TABLE OF CONTENTS—A Curious Women’s Guide
Introduction
Chapter 1: Your Body’s Plumbing
Chapter 2: I’m Peeing Blood!
Chapter 3: Incontinence, Overactive Bladder
Chapter 4: Urinary Tract Infections
Chapter 5: Everybody Must Get Stones
Chapter 6: Bladder Cancer
Chapter 7: Kidneys Tumors, Cysts and Masses
Chapter 8: Emergencies and Trauma
Conclusion
Appendix I Resources
Appendix II Glossary
Acknowledgments
INTRODUCTION—A Curious Man’s Guide
Chapter 1, “Your Body’s Plumbing.” That chapter is a concise overview of how we’re plumbed, and what happens when our plumbing is damaged. Other chapters are organized around various ailments (cancers of urinary tract organs, stones, blood in the urine, infections) or other pertinent concerns (circumcision, vasectomy, urinary tract trauma, and emergencies).
In Chapter 2, “Mysteries of the Foreskin and Circumcision,” I discuss not only the removal of the foreskin as a medical procedure, but the cultural origins of what as far as I know is the only near universal form of bodily modification for males. (Piercings and tattoos are other universal forms of bodily modification, but done for cosmetic and social, not health, purposes, and are not exclusive to men, whereas female circumcision is far from universal, and is done for social, not health reasons.)
Chapter 3, “I’m Peeing Blood,” focuses on the causes of blood in the urine. Because blood in the urine is often a sign of other problems, such as kidney stones or bladder cancer, you may come to this chapter not knowing what is wrong, or you may already know and find that this chapter, along with one or more others specific to your health problem, are valuable reading.
Chapter 4, “Urinary Tract Infections” discusses a relatively rare problem for men, but if you have a UTI, you want to address it. In this chapter, I discuss a number of different UTI’s, including cystitis, prostatitis, pyelonephritis, bacteriuria, and epididymitis, how each is diagnosed, and how each is treated.
Sometimes the problem isn’t blood in your pee or painful urination, but the inability to pee at all. If that is your concern, in Chapter 5, “Can’t Pee, See Me,” I cover the reasons why you may be blocked, including one of the most common reasons—Benign Prostate Hyperplasia—and what your options are to resolve this annoying and potentially dangerous problem
One of the most common questions I get asked is whether a man should get his PSA checked. Chapter 6, “Should I Get a PSA,” answers that question and more about the Prostate Specific Antigen test that can reveal early stages of prostate cancer.
Chapter 7, “Prostate Cancer,” takes a close look at different types of prostate cancer, how to treat it, and how to live with it.
Chapter 8, “Your Scrotum and Testicles,” is on just that—your balls, which hang in your ball sac, and for all the pleasure they may bring you, they occasionally bring you pain. In that chapter, I discuss not only testicular cancer, but testicular torsion, sperm production, pain, swelling, inguinal hernia, infection and other things that go wrong with your testicles and scrotum.
In Chapter 9, “Bladder Cancer,” I discuss this relatively common, but increasingly curable disease, the many forms of bladder cancer, your treatment options if you are diagnosed with it, and your quality of life should you have to have your bladder removed; (I assure you, a cystectomy, the surgical removal of the bladder, does not by any means suggest your quality of life will suffer in any meaningful way, but it may well save your life).
In Chapter 10, “Everybody Must Get Stones”, I turn to the kidneys. If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, you know it can produce indescribable pain. Kidney stone pain or renal colic has been compared to childbirth. It may take hours, if not days, to pass those cursed stones. For some people, kidney stones are a frequent occurrence, while for others, they appear only once never to return—or they may not cause renal colic at all but present as a UTI or blood in the urine. In this chapter I dispel the many myths you may see on the internet about stones, and explain just how diet, heredity, and other factors lead to different types of stones and how to hopefully prevent them from recurring.
Kidney masses are discussed in Chapter 11, “Kidney Tumors, Cysts, and Masses,” I discuss what those lumps and tumors might be, which ones are benign, which are malignant, and depending on the diagnosis, what your treatment options are. The good news is, we’ve never before had the remarkable technologies to treat cancerous kidneys. You’ll learn which kidney masses are benign and don’t need treatment. But, if the tumor is cancer, I’ll present the most effective technologies now available.
Chapter 12, “Erectile Dysfunction,” I explain the many reasons this common, but usually unwelcome, disorder affects many men, how to avoid it, and what to watch for when taking ED medications.
Chapter 13 is on “Vasectomies.” If you are planning or thinking of getting a vasectomy, congratulations! It means you’re probably in good health. But that doesn’t mean the procedure won’t come with significant concerns, ambivalence, minor discomfort, or just a lot of questions. In this chapter I do my best to answer the most common among these concerns and questions, as well as discuss reversing the procedure should your circumstances and/or views on having children change.
Finally, Chapter 14 focuses on “Emergencies and Traumas.” These are the sorts of things that you probably won’t have time to look up beforehand, but may well have questions about after you’ve received treatment, such as injuries, unexpected and life-endangering medical emergencies, or complications related to prior procedures. This is the only chapter where shared decision making is of less concern because the main concern is saving your life and/or addressing the issue as quickly as possible is paramount. I hope you never have need of this chapter, but should you have such an emergency or trauma, I want you to rest assured your concerns are answered.
TABLE OF CONTENTS—A Curious Man’s Guide
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1: Your Body’s Plumbing
Chapter 2: Mysteries of the Foreskin and Circumcision
Chapter 3: I’m Peeing Blood!
Chapter 4: Urinary Tract Infections
Chapter 5: Can’t Pee, See Me
Chapter 6: Should I Get a PSA?
Chapter 7: Prostate Cancer
Chapter 8: Your Scrotum and Testicles
Chapter 9: Bladder Cancer
Chapter 10: Everybody Must Get Stones
Chapter 11: Kidney Tumors, Cysts, and Masses
Chapter 12: Erectile Dysfunction
Chapter 13: Vasectomy
Chapter 14: Emergencies and Trauma
CONCLUSION
Appendix I Resources
Appendix II Glossary
Acknowledgments
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