rectocele: A herniation of rectum into vagina.

sexually transmitted disease (STD): Infections that are most commonly spread through sexual intercourse or genital contact.

sling procedures: Surgical methods for treating urinary incontinence involving the placement of a sling, made either of tissue obtained from the person undergoing the sling procedure or a synthetic material. The sling is anchored to retropubic and/or abdominal structures.

sphincter: A ring of muscle fibers located around an opening in the body that regulates the passage of substances.

stress test: A diagnostic test that requires patients to lift something or perform an exercise to determine if there is urine loss when stress is placed on bladder muscles.

stress urinary incontinence: Urinary Incontinence: The involuntary loss of urine during a period of increased abdominal pressure. Such events include laughing, sneezing, coughing or lifting heavy objects.

testosterone: The sex hormone that stimulates development of male sex characteristics and bone and muscle growth; produced by the testicles and in small amounts by the ovaries.

transient urinary incontinence: Temporary episodes of urinary incontinence that are gone when the cause of the episode is identified and treated, such as a bladder infection.

TUMT (transurethral microwave thermotherapy): See Prostatron.

TUNA (transurethral needle ablation): The instrument is placed into prostate tissue through a cystoscope. The tissue between the needles is destroyed via thermal energy.

TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate): A surgical telescope is used to core out the inside of the prostate (urethra) creating a larger channel, making the passage of urine easier. This is the gold standard for treatment of BPH.

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