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Urologist Cletus Roy Georges, MD Provides Professional Insight Into Erectile Dysfunction

Urology specialist Cletus Roy Georges, MD offers information and advice surrounding the condition known as erectile dysfunction.

Most commonly a sign of an underlying physical or psychological condition, erectile dysfunction can cause stress, low self-confidence, and put a strain on relationships. A urology specialist with many years of experience in the field, Cletus Roy Georges, MD offers a closer look at erectile dysfunction, its symptoms, available treatments, and more.

“The main symptom of erectile dysfunction involves a man’s inability to get or maintain an erection,” explains Dr. Georges.

Patients suffering from erectile dysfunction, he says, should, in the first instance, be evaluated for any underlying conditions, both physical and psychological. “If an underlying condition cannot be found, or treatment of any such condition or conditions proves ineffective, medications and what is known as ‘assistive devices’ can be prescribed,” he adds.

Erectile dysfunction most commonly affects those aged 60 and above, Dr. Georges reveals, although the condition is becoming increasingly prevalent among men aged over 40, and may also affect younger individuals. “Easily treatable by medical professionals, erectile dysfunction is typically self-diagnosable and rarely relies on lab tests or imaging, for example,” the urology specialist continues, “although the condition can be chronic, lasting for several years, or even lifelong in other cases.”

Further to its main symptom of a man’s inability to get or maintain an erection, other symptoms of erectile dysfunction may include more general sexual dysfunction, reduced sex drive, soft erections, and anxiety, according to Dr. Georges. “If a patient suspects or finds that he is struggling with erectile dysfunction, he should approach either his primary care provider or a urologist such as myself,” he goes on to explain.

Patients may be referred to a clinical psychologist or a psychiatrist, or be offered medications including Tadalafil, Vardenafil, Avanafil, and Sildenafil, as well as other so-called vasodilators, plus assistive devices, such as pumps.

“Hormonal options may also be explored,” Dr. Georges explains, “and self-care advice offered, such as increasing physical exercise or quitting smoking, where relevant, in an effort to combat the condition.”

“For further information or advice,” he adds, wrapping up, “anyone suspecting that they may be suffering from erectile dysfunction should consult either a urologist or their primary care provider at their earliest convenience for help in dealing with or managing the condition.”

Cletus Roy Georges, MD attended Weill Cornell University Medical College in New York City, graduating in 1991 and completing his residency in urology at Chicago’s Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center in 1997. Shortly after that, urology specialist Dr. Georges began his practice in Sebring, Florida, before relocating to Orlando where he remains settled today.

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Dr. Cletus Roy Georges explains more about stress urinary incontinence

Urology specialist Cletus Roy Georges, MD reveals more about stress urinary incontinence and the associated condition known as 'overactive bladder.'

Stress urinary incontinence is a condition wherein which urine leaks out with sudden pressure on the bladder and urethra, according to the Urology Care Foundation, a 22,000-strong member organization committed to advancing urology research and education, headquartered in the community of Linthicum in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. A urology specialist with decades of experience in the field, Dr. Cletus Roy Georges explains more about the issue and the associated condition known as 'overactive bladder.' "In mild cases, the pressure which causes stress urinary incontinence may be the result of sudden forceful activities, such as sneezing or exercise, as well as coughing or laughing," explains Dr. Georges, an experienced urology specialist based in Orlando, Florida. Also known as 'SUI,' stress urinary incontinence is a particularly common bladder problem among female patients. "Although occurring rather less frequently in men, male patients may be affected by SUI, too," adds Dr. Georges. In more severe cases, patients may experience the effects of stress urinary incontinence when enduring even routine, non-forceful, day-to-day activities such as walking, standing up, or bending over. "The result," explains Dr. Georges, "can range from a few drops of leaked urine to enough to soak through a patient's clothes." Often associated with another common bladder problem, known as 'overactive bladder' or 'OAB,' those with the latter condition typically experience an urgent need to urinate which they can't control. "The main difference, however, between stress urinary incontinence and overactive bladder," Dr. Georges explains, "is anatomical." "That's because," he continues, "stress urinary incontinence is a strictly urethral problem, while overactive bladder is a problem centered around the bladder itself." Many people with stress urinary incontinence, Dr. Georges goes on to reveal, also suffer from overactive bladder. "This is known," he says, "as 'mixed incontinence.'" Male patients are more likely to suffer from overactive bladder than stress urinary incontinence. "Where stress urinary incontinence is an issue in male patients," explains Dr. Georges, "it is often due to prostate cancer surgery, or damage or injury to the pelvic nerve." In the United States, around one in three women will likely suffer from stress urinary incontinence at some point in their life, according to the Urology Care Foundation. "Established more than three decades ago, the foundation is now a leading advocate in urologic health in the United States and globally, uniquely qualified to speak on behalf of urology specialists such as myself," says Dr. Georges of the organization. Becoming more prevalent with age, predominantly affecting those aged 60-65 and above, therapeutic options available to address stress urinary incontinence include behavioral modification and pelvic floor exercises, as well as surgical intervention, according to Dr. Georges. "With regards to overactive bladder and urge incontinence, meanwhile," he adds, wrapping up, "further to behavioral modification, other treatment options include InterStim therapy, Botox, pharmacological intervention, and percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation." Cletus Roy Georges, MD graduated from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan with a bachelor's degree in zoology with a biomedical option in 1987. Georges subsequently attended Weill Cornell University Medical College in New York City, graduating in 1991 and completing his residency in urology at Chicago's Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center in 1997. Shortly after that, urology physician Dr. Georges started his practice in Sebring, Florida before relocating to Orlando, where he remains settled today.

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Urology specialist Dr. Cletus Roy Georges shares insight into vasectomy procedures

Cletus Roy Georges, MD offers professional insight into the male sterilization procedure known as a vasectomy.

A medical sterilization procedure for men who wish to permanently ensure against possible future pregnancies, a vasectomy is a surgery which involves cutting or blocking the two tubes known as the vas deferens. A urology specialist based in Orlando, Florida, Cletus Roy Georges, MD explains more about the procedure. "A vasectomy is a relatively minor surgical procedure which renders a male patient permanently unable to make a female partner pregnant," explains the urology specialist, "and involves cutting—or otherwise blocking—two tubes, known in medicine as the vas deferens so that sperm can no longer make its way into a man's semen." Permanent and requiring surgery, modern vasectomy procedures are over 99% effective, according to Power to Decide, the campaign to prevent unplanned pregnancy. "The vasectomy operation itself takes around 30 minutes," Dr. Georges explains. "A patient is given a local anesthetic before a urology specialist removes a small section of the vas deferens, usually before sealing the area with small clamps, one on either side," he adds. The punctures created, says Dr. Georges, are so tiny that stitches are not needed. "After the surgery, a patient should have someone available to drive them home safely," adds the expert. Pain, swelling, and bruising in the immediate area may follow, with any bruising typically having subsided within two weeks according to Dr. Georges. "Ensure plenty of rest in the hours or days which follow and most patients should be back to their normal activities within no time," he continues, "although it is important to take things easy until everything is fully healed." Blood-thinning pain killers including aspirin and ketoprofen should be avoided in the week prior to undergoing the procedure. "Ibuprofen and naproxen can, however," Dr. Georges explains, "be taken following the procedure, if necessary, but aspirin should be avoided for a further one week." "Most men," he goes on, "can return to non-strenuous work within a couple of days, although if a patient is engaged in physical labor, for example, it's vital that they talk with their urologist about when they can safely get back to work." Vasectomy, says Dr. Georges, is a permanent alternative to condoms and other predominantly female-focused birth control methods, including the birth control pill, intrauterine devices, diaphragms, and birth control shots, patches, and implants. "Furthermore," he adds, wrapping up, "it's among the safest, most effective forms of birth control currently available, hence its growing popularity among patients in the United States and globally." Cletus Roy Georges, MD graduated from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan with a bachelor's degree in zoology with a biomedical option in 1987. Georges subsequently attended Weill Cornell University Medical College in New York City, graduating in 1991 and completing his residency in urology at Chicago's Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center in 1997. Shortly after that, urology physician Dr. Georges started his practice in Sebring, Florida before relocating to Orlando, where he remains settled today.

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Dr. Cletus Georges offers a closer look at risk factors for bladder cancer

Urology specialist Dr. Cletus Georges uncovers common risk factors for bladder cancer and explains more about the condition and its symptoms.

With bladder cancer risk factors ranging from smoking and previous cancer treatments to a history of chronic bladder inflammation, as well as age, gender, and chemical exposure, with approximately 68,000 adults affected by the disease in the United States each year, understanding both the risk factors and symptoms is vital according to Cletus Roy Georges, MD. "Bladder cancer is now one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers," reveals Dr. Cletus Georges, a specialist physician focused on urology and based in Orlando, Florida, "most prevalent in men and with risk factors including smoking, a history of the disease, and past chronic bladder problems." Further risk factors, he says, extend to chemical exposure, exposure to arsenic, the diabetes drug pioglitazone, and Lynch syndrome, among others. "One of the most significant risk factors is gender," adds Dr. Georges, "with men up to four times more likely to develop bladder cancer than women." Age-wise, more than 70% of individuals currently diagnosed with bladder cancer are aged 65 years or older, according to Dr. Georges. However, when diagnosed early, he points out, bladder cancer is considered highly treatable. It's for this reason, says Dr. Georges, that understanding both the risk factors and symptoms of the disease is vital. "Common bladder cancer symptoms or signs include blood in the urine, painful urination, and pain in the pelvic area," explains the urology specialist. Other, less-specific symptoms which are also common signs of typically less serious conditions include back pain and frequent urination. "If there's any doubt, or a patient has any concerns surrounding bladder cancer and its risk factors or symptoms, they should seek advice from their regular primary care physician or a urology specialist at their earliest convenience," advises Dr. Georges. "Blood in the urine, in particular," he adds, wrapping up, "warrants an appointment without delay, although it's important to explore any signs or symptoms which are causing particular concern or distress." Cletus Roy Georges, MD graduated from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan with a bachelor's degree in zoology with a biomedical option in 1987. Georges subsequently attended Weill Cornell University Medical College in New York City, graduating in 1991 and completing his residency in urology at Chicago's Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center in 1997. Shortly after that, Dr. Georges started his practice in Sebring, Florida before relocating to Orlando, where he remains settled today.

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Dr. Cletus Georges

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Dr. Cletus Georges graduated from Andrews University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology with a Biomedical option in 1997. Dr. Georges then attended Cornell University Medical College and graduated in 1991. He completed my residency in Urology at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center in 1997. He started my practice in Sebring, Fl in August 1997 until December 1998. He then relocated to Orlando, Florida and worked with Mid Florida Urological Associates until 2014. His practice was acquired by Florida Hospital Medical Group where he worked until June of 2017. More recently, he had been doing temp work at the Dorn VA Medical Center Columbia, SC

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Dr. Cletus Georges graduated from Andrews University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology with a Biomedical option in 1997. Dr. Georges then attended Cornell University Medical College and graduated in 1991. He completed my residency in Urology at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center in 1997. He started my practice in Sebring, Fl in August 1997 until December 1998. He then relocated to Orlando, Florida and worked with Mid Florida Urological Associates until 2014. His practice was acquired by Florida Hospital Medical Group where he worked until June of 2017. More recently, he had been doing temp work at the Dorn VA Medical Center Columbia, SC

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Dr. Cletus Georges Explores Key Prostate Cancer Risk Factors

Dr. Cletus Georges Explores Key Prostate Cancer Risk Factors

From age to family history, it’s vital that prostate cancer risk factors are fully understood, particularly among men aged over 50. That’s according to Cletus Roy Georges, MD, a specialist physician focused on urology and based in Orlando, Florida as he shares a professional insight into key risk factors associated with cancer of the prostate.

“All men,” says Dr. Cletus Georges, “are at some risk for prostate cancer.”

In fact, for every 100 American men, approximately 13 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, according to recent studies. “Of those dozen-or-so men, two or three are currently likely to lose their lives as a result of the disease,” adds Dr. Georges, “which is why it’s so important that we fully understand and appreciate the risk factors involved with prostate cancer.”

While age and a family history of prostate cancer are among the biggest risk factors and cannot be changed, other less-well-understood factors, such as diet and smoking, can, says Dr. Georges, be more easily addressed. “Quitting smoking, for example, is advised in any instance, but it’s especially important in helping to prevent against not just prostate cancer, but many other cancers, too,” he adds.

Currently, around six in ten cases of prostate cancer occur in men aged over 65. While the disease is rare in those under 40, chances of developing prostate cancer rise significantly after age 50, according to Dr. Georges.

Of family history, Dr. Georges explains that having a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk of also developing the disease. “In such instances, it’s vital to seek regular prostate cancer screening,” he goes on to suggest.

Other factors, alongside diet and smoking, with less clearly defined effects on prostate cancer risk are believed to include obesity, chemical exposure, sexually transmitted infections, vasectomy, and inflammation of the prostate.

“If there’s any doubt, or a patient has any concerns surrounding prostate cancer and its risks, they should seek advice from their regular primary care physician or a urology specialist at their earliest convenience,” adds Dr. Georges, wrapping up.

Cletus Roy Georges, MD graduated from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in zoology with a biomedical option in 1987. Georges subsequently attended Weill Cornell University Medical College in New York City, graduating in 1991 and completing his residency in urology at Chicago’s Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center in 1997. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Georges started his practice in Sebring, Florida before relocating to Orlando, where he remains settled today.

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About Dr Cletus Georges

Dr. Cletus Georges graduated from Andrews University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology with a Biomedical option in 1997. Dr. Georges then attended Cornell University Medical College and graduated in 1991. He completed my residency in Urology at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center in 1997. He started my practice in Sebring, Fl in August 1997 until December 1998. He then relocated to Orlando, Florida and worked with Mid Florida Urological Associates until 2014. His practice was acquired by Florida Hospital Medical Group where he worked until June of 2017. More recently, he had been doing temp work at the Dorn VA Medical Center Columbia, SC