The prostate is notorious for causing health issues for men as they mature. The most common prostate condition is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is an enlarged prostate. BPH can cause difficulty in urinating and can become a serious issue if left untreated. Inflammation of the prostate and prostate cancer are other fairly common issues
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When to Visit a Urology Clinic
Urologists specialize in the maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment of functions and disorders concerning the urinary system, and especially the male reproductive system. It is often said that women always have an OB/GYN, and men (should) always have a urologist. A urologist is usually diagnosing and treating issues related to a patient’s bladder, kidneys, and prostate.
Read MoreBenefits of Getting Annual Physical Exams
Many women do not have a primary care provider (PCP), but they do have a gynecologist. Similarly, many men don’t have a PCP but they do have a urologist. Because of these tendencies, OB/GYNs and urologists also employ a certain degree of general-health checks for their patients, even if women and men are primarily coming
Read MoreHealth Effects of Having Low Testosterone
Testosterone is a male sex hormone that is manufactured naturally in the bodies of both males and females – however, the levels of testosterone in women are much lower than in men. While boys go through puberty and the teen years, their increasing levels of testosterone will foster the development of male features like facial
Read MoreWhat Causes an Enlarged Prostate?
The prostate is a muscular gland in the male reproductive system that surrounds the urethra and sits below the bladder. It produces most of the fluid found in your semen. The prostate can become enlarged particularly as a man ages, and the enlargement causes uncomfortable urinary symptoms. This condition is known as benign prostatic hyperplasia
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