Going to a urology clinic might feel a bit strange or worrying at first. However, regular check-ups are important for keeping your prostate healthy and staying well overall. Whether for a routine check or dealing with a specific problem, knowing what happens during these visits can help. Here is what to expect and how
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5 Things Men Should Know About a Prostate Exam
Prostate screening usually starts for men aged 50 and over; if you have a family history of prostate cancer, your doctor may recommend that you start having the tests done at age 40 or 45. Under the supervision of a medical specialist, prostate tests can detect a number of conditions at the early stages –
Read More7 Commonly Performed Urology Exams
After men reach a certain age, seeing a urologist for regular checkups becomes necessary. For women, regularly scheduled visits to a gynecologist is a part of maintaining women’s health across their lifetime. For men, they tend to need to focus more on urology visits as they get older, unless certain conditions come up earlier. The
Read MoreHealthy Prostate Tips for the New Year
About half of America’s population is busy making New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and start exercising. But if you are at risk for prostate cancer or suffering from an enlarged prostate (prostatitis), you may wish to personalize your resolution to something that suits your needs. Maintaining a healthy prostate is just as important as
Read MoreProstate Cancer Warning Signs
Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of death among American men, right up there behind heart disease. Unfortunately, not much is known about the initial cause of prostate cancer, except for the understanding that it has to do with a change in your DNA you inherited directly from your parents. Fortunately, it is
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