Today, we are replaying the interview with Dr. Elizabeth Mobley from Episode 29, where she spoke about the importance of preserving bladder health. 

Many men don’t realize that ignoring the symptoms of prostate problems could result in damage caused to their bladders, and that could affect their overall bladder health. In his practice, Dr. Pohlman has often come across men with noticeable damage to their bladders when they go in to see him for their initial consultation. That was why he felt it vital to circle back to that topic. 

In this episode, Dr. Mobley, a urologist, talks about the continuing shifts in treating an enlarged prostate. She also covers some of the potential symptoms of BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), for which men need to keep a lookout. Stay tuned for more!

Dr. Elizabeth Mobley is a board-certified urologist with Urology Austin, in Texas. She pursued her urology training at the University of Utah, and following her residency she completed additional urology fellowship training at North Shore Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand. Dr. Mobley enjoys working with both male and female patients, and she prides herself on being able to offer a variety of treatments for various conditions. For example, for BPH, she is trained in a variety of techniques such as UroLift, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), Greenlight Laser therapy, button vaporization therapy for the prostate, and robotic simple prostatectomy. She was the first female urologist in Texas to receive the UroLift Center of Excellence, a designation for the UroLift procedure. (She was only the third woman worldwide to receive this distinction.) Dr. Mobley was also the first female urologist in the US to be named a NeoTract Faculty Member, consulting and proctoring urologists across the country on best practices when utilizing Urolift or enlargement of the prostate. Be sure to listen in today to find out how you can avoid causing damage to your bladder if you’re having a problem with your prostate.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Mobley shares some common issues that her patients discuss with her.
• Dr. Mobley explains that there are many ways to evaluate prostate problems. There are also many treatment options.
• Dr. Mobley explains how she educates patients who try to downplay their symptoms.
• Dr. Mobley discusses some of the potential consequences to bladder health that could occur due to long-term bladder outlet obstruction from an enlarged prostate.
• Dr. Mobley explains why changes tend to occur in the bladders of men with prostate issues.
• The muscle of the bladder, like that of the heart, does not like working against resistance.
• When men get urinary tract infections, there is usually some underlying treason for it.
• Dr. Mobley describes how she counsels and informs the men who come to her with symptoms of prostate problems.
• Dr. Mobley explains what she discusses with her patients in terms of their treatment options.
• Certain prostate medications may not be protective of the bladder or men’s overall bladder health. Dr. Mobley shares her thoughts about that.
• Dr. Mobley encourages men to be proactive with their health and to see a urologist about any symptoms that they are experiencing.

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