Treat BPH to reduce nighttime bathroom trips

Treat BPH to reduce nighttime bathroom trips

As men get older, many changes can occur one of which is their risk for developing an enlarged prostate gland. This condition is known as BPH which affects about half of men between the ages of 51 and 60 and up to 90 percent of men over the age of 80. 

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Weighing the pros and cons of testosterone replacement therapy

Weighing the pros and cons of testosterone replacement therapy

Testosterone is a sex hormone produced in the testicles and adrenal glands.  It is the equivalent to males of what the hormone estrogen is to women.  Testosterone has far reaching effects for men in helping to regulate sex drive, bone mass, fat distribution, along with muscle mass and strength. 

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Men and prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia

Men and prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia

Nearly half of all men by the time they reach age 50 will have some form of a condition called prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia.  Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia or PIN is a condition in which cells from the prostate begin to look and behave abnormally. Pin has no symptoms therefore men are not aware they have it unless they undergo a prostate biopsy, which in most cases is done because of an elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) level.

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Top 5 deadliest cancers in men

Top 5 deadliest cancers in men

To help men remain as healthy as possible, it is important to be familiar with what cancers are they more likely to die from.  The earlier men recognize symptoms of these 5 cancers and seek help from their physician as soon as possible, the greater chance they have of surviving them:

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Bladder problems men should see a urologist for

Bladder problems men should see a urologist for

Urinary problems in men are fairly common but especially in men past the age of 50.  Increased urinary frequency, urinary urgency, or trouble starting a urine stream, are just a few of the issues men may have to contend with in later years.

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7 strategies for men on managing BPH

7 strategies for men on managing BPH

Men may notice that as they age, urinations problems become an issue.  It could be a noticeable urgency to get to a bathroom right away or the feeling of not totally emptying out their bladder.  There’s a good chance these symptoms are related to a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia. 

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Three common prostate problems all men face

Three common prostate problems all men face

Every single man at some point in his life is at risk of developing prostate issues.  Because all men have a prostate, all men in your life – grandfather, father, brother, husband, son, or boyfriend – has the chance of having to face a diagnosis of a problem with his prostate. 

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