What is andropause?

What is andropause?

Andropause, also known as male menopause, is a result of a gradual decrease in testosterone. Testosterone is an androgen. Male menopause is not the same as the type of menopause that women go through.

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What is a TURP?

What is a TURP?

A Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure to remove excessive growth of the prostate gland, caused by Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). The prostate is a small gland within the male reproductive system.

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What men should know about UTIs

What men should know about UTIs

A UTI, or urinary tract infection, is an infection in any part of your urinary tract. A UTI can infect your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. However, most UTIs affect the bladder and the urethra. It’s important to know the facts about UTIs because if left untreated, you can suffer from serious complications if the UTI spreads to your kidneys.

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What is an Orchiectomy?

What is an Orchiectomy?

An Orchiectomy is a surgical procedure involving the removal of one or both testicles. It is performed to stop the production of testosterone. This may be done in patients with prostate cancer whose disease has spread beyond the prostate.

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What men should know about BPH

What men should know about BPH

BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, is a condition of the prostate that many men develop with age. When men get older, the prostate gland often becomes enlarged. An enlarged prostate can put pressure on the urethra which makes it difficult to urinate. By age 60, more than half of men have BPH. By age 85, about 90 percent of men have BPH, but only about 30 percent will have symptoms.

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