No one wants to hear that they have cancer, but when it comes to prostate cancer, early diagnosis is key. Knowing the five stages of prostate cancer treatment can help you understand what to expect and how best to fight the disease. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to treatment, so work with your doctor to develop
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Prostate Enlargement and Its Common Treatments
An enlarged prostate is a common condition, especially among men older than 50. Also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), an enlarged prostate is not the same as prostate cancer. Although it is not cancerous, it can cause extremely unpleasant symptoms. Fortunately, there are treatments that can help reduce symptoms. What Is the Prostate? The prostate
Read MoreWhat Is Andropause?
Women go through a menopause phase, and men go through an andropause phase. Andropause is a very gradual reduction in the male body’s production of androgenic hormones – particularly testosterone – along with related effects, during middle age and older. The production of testosterone begins to slow down by a percentage or two each year
Read MoreSide Effects of an Enlarged Prostate
For men, aging presents a unique set of health issues – including an enlarged prostate. By age 60, nearly 50 percent of all men will have an enlarged prostate; by age 85, that likelihood increases to 90 percent. This condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). You may be wondering: What do these changes in
Read MorePeyronie’s Disease vs Congenital Penile Curvature
Men want to be both intimate and confident in the bedroom. But a variety of physical complications can stymie those desires. While a slight curve to the penis is perfectly normal – and research indicates as many as 3 percent of all men have some degree of it – when the curvature is severe, it
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