Ironwood Urology’s Blog

Growing older for men is usually accompanied by prostate issues. The most common problem is an enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which causes issues with urinating. But the most serious problem is prostate cancer.

Testosterone is the hormone responsible for typically male characteristics such as a deeper voice, facial hair and a muscular build.

A prostate cancer diagnosis means you have a malignant tumor or adenocarcinoma in your prostate gland. Prostate cancer is on the rise in the United States, with more than 241,000 men diagnosed each year.

As men age, their risk of developing prostate cancer increases. And while prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death for American men.