Prostate cancer screening recommendations: What does it mean?

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Prostate cancer screening recommendations: What does it mean?

Recently, the USPSTF published a draft of suggested updates on the prostate cancer screening guideline. “In the new guideline, PSA screening is considered as grade C in men between 55 and 69. This change in grading from grade D to grade C means that men in this age group should be consulted about the PSA test, benefits and harms and decide if they like to perform the test” said urologic oncologist, Dr. Samadi.

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Men Beware Of Bladder Cancer

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Men Beware Of Bladder Cancer

If there’s a cancer that men are more likely to get than women it is bladder cancer.  Bladder cancer is the fourth most common malignancy in the United States and is also considered one of the 10 deadliest cancers.

 

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Is Testosterone Therapy Right for You?

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Is Testosterone Therapy Right for You?

Medicine continues to indulge Man's ancient quest for eternal youth, and one of those wannabe El Dorados is found in urology. Testosterone therapy (sometimes called androgen replacement therapy) has held out the promise of more vigorous twilight years for many men looking to turn back time. 

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The Epididymitis Infection

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The most frequent cause of acute onset scrotal pain men is a condition known as epididymitis. It is an inflammation of the coiled tube – the epididymis -- at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm. Men can contract the disease at any age.

Symptoms of epididymitis include:

·         Painful urination or an urgent or frequent need to urinate

·         A swollen, red or warm scrotum

·         A lump on the testicle

·         Testicle pain and tenderness, usually on one side

·         Painful intercourse or ejaculation

·         Discharge from the penis

·         Blood in the semen

·         Enlarged lymph nodes in the groin

·         Pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen or pelvic area

Epididymitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection, including sexually transmitted infections, such as gonorrhea or chlamydia.

Anytime you experience scrotal pain or swelling, pain while you urinate, or have a discharge from your penis, you should see your doctor. If the pain is severe, get to the emergency room as soon as possible.

When you visit your doctor, he will likely check for enlarged lymph nodes in your groin and an enlarged testicle on the affected side. He will also take samples of your blood, urine, and penile discharge for analysis, which will include testing for a sexually transmitted infection.

Your doctor may also give you an ultrasound test to rule out if the blood flow to the testicles is lower than normal (a condition known as testicular torsion) or higher than normal, which would be a sign of epididymitis.

Should you be diagnosed with epididymitis, your doctor will prescribe antibiotics. If you caught the infection as a result of a sexual encounter, your partner will have to be treated as well. Be advised that .The symptoms may linger for several weeks even after the antibiotics have run their course.

8 foods that may help with erectile dysfunction

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Oysters. Oysters are a shellfish that may boost your testosterone levels. This can also help boost your sex drive. They are also packed with zinc, an essential nutrient the body needs

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Tips for men to improve sexual function

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Tips for men to improve sexual function

Do you feel like your sexual function could use a boost? Fortunately, there are a number of ways men can enhance their sexual performance. This could be to either improve existing problems or find new ways to keep their partner happy.

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Routine screening tests for men

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Routine screening tests for men

High blood pressure usually has no symptoms and cannot be detected unless tested for. High blood pressure significantly increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. If your blood pressure is below 120/80 mmHg, get checked at least once every 2 years starting at age 20.

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Top health threats that affect men

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Top health threats that affect men

As men age, this disregard spills over into the way they treat their health.  Healthcare for men tends to be reactive rather than proactive.  This means, unless something is broken, or chronically hurting, there is no reason to visit the doctor.  

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Hypertension and Erectile Dysfunction

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Hypertension and Erectile Dysfunction

Did you know that hypertension is also a major cause of erection dysfunction? One study found that about 49 percent of men ages 40 to 79 with high blood pressure had erectile dysfunction. 

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6 Healthy Foods For Men

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6 Healthy Foods For Men

Men need to be conscious of what they're eating to fight chronic diseases like stroke, heart attack and diabetes. But eating healthy for a man is also important for male-only issues such as erectile dysfunction, male menopause and low testosterone. Here are 6 new food ideas for him to try.

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Here's How the Male "O" Works

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Here's How the Male "O" Works

Have you ever wondered what goes on during an orgasm for your man? Is the “big O” entirely different for him, or is that all just a myth?  Although physically similar in that both sexes experience warm, tingly, physical sensations throughout the body, according to science orgasms for men and women differ greatly.

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Rise in Men With Breast Cancer Opting For Double Mastectomies

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Rise in Men With Breast Cancer Opting For Double Mastectomies

Most people think breast cancer is a woman’s disease. However, men can get breast cancer too. Breast cancer is much less common in men than it is in women. Older men are most likely to develop breast cancer. However, men of any age can get the disease. If a man is diagnosed with breast cancer early, the likelihood of being cured from it is high. Unfortunately, because many men avoid going to a doctor for minimal symptoms, many breast cancers among men are not diagnosed until the cancer is in a more advanced stage.

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Men: Don't Ignore These Health Threats

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Men: Don't Ignore These Health Threats

As men age, this disregard spills over into the way they treat their health.  Healthcare for men tends to be reactive rather than proactive.  This means, unless something is broken, or chronically hurting, there is no reason to visit the doctor.  We are here to tell men to get it together, and get proactive.  It’s time to take charge of your health. More men suffer and die from chronic illnesses than women. They’re 1.3 times more likely to have cancer than women and 2 times more likely to die from liver disease. The evidence is clear and the risk is high; men need to be more attentive to their health. In prostate cancer alone, there are 233,000 new cases in the U.S. every year and 1 out of 7 men are diagnosed. Due to these hard facts, getting an annual PSA screening is essential.

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Male Breast Cancer

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Male Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is not just a woman’s disease. Men can get breast cancer too. The disease is much less common in men than it is in women. Older men are most likely to develop breast cancer. However, men of any age can get the disease. If a man is diagnosed with breast cancer early, the likelihood of being cured from it is high. Unfortunately, because many men avoid going to a doctor for minimal symptoms, many breast cancers among men are not diagnosed until the cancer is in a more advanced stage. 

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How to get rid of man boobs

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How to get rid of man boobs

Man boobs, lightly referred to as “moobs” these days, can be a real nuisance for any man trying to sport a well sculpted muscular chest.  This condition can be caused by a few things, first of which is the medical condition clinical gynecomastia or male breast enlargement.  This is generally a result of hormone imbalances like low testosterone or elevated estrogen.  The second cause of man boobs is excess fat that is stored in the chest.  This has led to an increase in the amount of men who seek surgical treatment to reduce the size of their breasts. In fact, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the amount of male breast reduction surgeries increased by 6% in the year of 2011 alone.

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5 Natural Ideas to Relieve Erectile Dysfunction

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5 Natural Ideas to Relieve Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, occurs when men are unable to keep their erection firm enough to engage in sexual intercourse with their partner. Men often experience erectile dysfunction as they get older because with age, a man’s level of testosterone decreases. This causes changes in sexual function such as impotence or lower libido.

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Young Men Experience Erectile Dysfunction Too

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Young Men Experience Erectile Dysfunction Too

Impotence, aka erectile dysfunction, aka ED, is not often the easiest topic to discuss but it effects more men than we likely realize.  As many as 50 million men in the US and Europe suffer from impotence, or erectile dysfunction.  Statistically, this number includes only about 5% of men less than 40 years old and up to 25% of men by the time they reach 65 years of age. By definition, impotence is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse.

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Fatherhood Can Lead to Unhealthy Lifestyle Changes

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Fatherhood Can Lead to Unhealthy Lifestyle Changes

A new study has concluded that men gain weight when they become dads. Men who become fathers experience weight gain and an increase in body mass index. Body mass index is the measurement of body fat based on height and weight. A new large-scale study tracked more than 10,000 men over a 20-year period. Men who didn’t become dads actually lost weight over the same time period. Findings coming from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and published in American Journal of Men’s Health.

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