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Many men may unknowingly be doing certain things harming their ability to create new life. And the good news is, most of these common practices men do, can be corrected helping to increase their fertility and in becoming a dad.
Read MoreSince 1941, testicular implants have been produced and performed for many reasons. From injury to the testicles to testicular cancer, the absence of a testicle has been shown to be a psychologically traumatic experience for males of all ages.
Read MoreThe abnormal cells of PIN begin and are located in two different areas of the prostate – one area is called acini which is the lining of tiny sacs that give the prostate its spongelike appearance. These same sacs are responsible for producing the fluid that is mixed together with sperm helping to create semen.
Read MoreTreatment for delayed ejaculation depends on the underlying cause. It is advised to start with a urologist to determine if the cause is due to a psychological or a physical reason.
Read MoreThis procedure is a minimally invasive surgery that is conducted in order to remove a man’s prostate that has cancer.
Read MoreAround 2 million American men each year will also make appointments with their doctors for a less well-known but still painful prostate problem – prostatitis.
Read MoreInguinal hernias affect men 10 times more often than women with up to 25 percent of men and only 2 percent of women who will develop this type of hernia in their lifetime.
Read MoreCancer cells are different from normal cells in that they can grow out of control becoming invasive very quickly.
Read MoreHere are sexual issues forewarning men of the need to have a talk with their doc to see how to make his man part work up-to-par once again:
Read MoreTwo separate studies have shown that it’s not so much hair loss in general but rather the type and severity of baldness that made a difference.
Read MoreBesides major health issues men face, there are also several less commonly known or talked about health concerns of men which include the following:
Read MoreThere can be the possibility of complications from circumcisions that occur in between two and 10 percent of circumcised males. These complications include the following:
Read MoreOne of the earliest signs of testicular cancer is most commonly a painless, small, pea-sized lump on the testes. But there are other signs that could be indicating a problem which men need to know. These signs and symptoms can include the following:
Read MoreThe risk they face is the fact men die by suicide 3.5 times more often than women – 3 out of 4 suicides are committed by men.
Read MoreSome are afraid to talk about it with their health care providers because they are too embarrassed. Others are afraid of what is causing the ED and fear that it may be cancer, and they don't want to know this.
Read MoreDealing with a High PSA When It is Not Cancer
Most men are aware that one of the ways their health care provider may check for prostate cancer is with a PSA blood test. If the results come back and the reading happens to be high it is not unusual for the man to panic and automatically assume the worse.
It is important that every man understand that having a high PSA does not mean that it is definitely cancer. There can be several different reasons as to why the PSA levels may be high.
The PSA test measures the protein that is in the blood. PSA means prostate-specific antigen. This is the antigen that is normally found in semen and the prostate gland. It is not unusual for some of this antigen to enter the blood stream in small amounts. If there is too much found in the blood then the reasons for this have to be determined.
Some of the common causes for a high PSA level are...
Age:
It is believed that the PSA count can go up because of age, but it is important that older men be routinely tested for prostate cancer using this particular test as one resource. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is common in older men. This is an enlarged prostate. It can be frightening because it can bring on the same symptoms as prostate cancer but when it not actually cancer.
Prostatitis:
This is inflammation of the prostate gland. It can be as a result of a bacterial infection and it has been known to raise the PSA.
Infection in the Urinary Tract
This too can raise the PSA and cause an abnormal reading. To conclude that this is the cause of the raised PSA a urine test can be conducted.
Excessive Exercise:
Many men that are enthusiastic about their exercise regime don't realize that this can raise their PSA levels. If a man happens to have worked out or taken a run shortly before his PSA test, it could give a false positive.
Knowing that there can be several reasons why a PSA count could be high makes many men feel more comfortable about going for their regular checkups that include a PSA test. Fear of the unknown can be a dangerous attitude to adopt when it comes to anyone's health.
It is important that you discuss your concerns with your health care provider. If you are worried about a high PSA and you don't feel that you have the right answers then explain this to your Doctor who should be more than willing to discuss this with you in further detail.
If it turns out that your PSA is high as a result of prostate cancer then you should also realize that there have been very significant advancements in the treatment of this disease. The earlier it is detected the more success there is at treating it.
One of the most famous cases of a man with testicular cancer in recent history is when professional road racing cyclist Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with the disease in 1996.
Read MoreHere are 5 things Movember suggests for men to do protecting their physical and mental health:
Read MoreEpididymitis is an inflammation involving the epididymis, a long, narrow tube tightly coiled at the back of the testicles which store and carry sperm.
Read MoreThis medical specialty focuses on the urinary tract system which encompasses the system responsible for creating and removing urine from the body, which includes the kidneys, bladder, ureter, and urethra, and the reproductive system of men.
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