Much like women going to menopause, many men fear aging and the associated prostate troubles that come along with it.
Some of the more common situations linked of prostate problems include erectile sexual dysfunction, difficulties and
a low libido.
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Prostate - a big health concern for men
Normally, prostate is quite a small gland. On average it weighs about 20 grams.
It is very common for prostate gland to enlarge as men age. The enlargement starts when the man is 20-25 years old.
By consequence, by age 70, more than 40% of men experience its enlargement that causes weaker or slower urination.
For most men prostate symptoms are a normal part ageing. The truth is many prostate troubles are not serious, and the signs can often be very mild, so the condition of prostate is not necessarily a problem and men can live with prostate problems quite happily and without them causing you any real harm.
Prostate troubles not only cause sexual dysfunctions and low libido, they also result in painful and difficult urination. Very important is that prostate symptoms do not only affect old men, rather they can affect any man.
However, not all prostate problems are harmless. If your special prostate problem happens to be
prostate cancer and you pay no attention to it then it could eventually kill you. In united States, statistic say that ignoring prostate symptoms is the major cause why prostate cancer represents the second highest reason of cancer death.
Despite the fact that prostate cancer treatment has changed dramatically in the last decade, the lack of information persists .
Men still don't know that surgery - which remains the gold standard treatment for localized prostate cancer - has become
much less invasive and its major benefit is a potential "cancer cure" in patients with localized or early stage cancer.
Question:
I have been diagnosed with BPH in the last 6 months, on Flomax with some relief of symptoms.
Do you have any handout of info as to how one gets on the waiting list for Green Laser
treatment?
by Grant E. Ford March 30, 2009
Answer:
Green Laser Light can be used if enlargement of prostate cannot be stopped using medication or alternative
medicine This minimal invasive technique is particularly suited to those large prostates rich in blood vessels
which are prone to brisk bleeding during conventional TURP. As you have some relief of symptoms talk with an
urologist if you need this operation. If yes, he will give you all info.
Question:
My husband had his prostate removed last April. I wanted to know if it were possible by a medical procedure
for sperm to still be retrieved,and if so how?
by Mrs Wright March 24, 2009
Answer:
Dry orgasm is a side effect of prostatectomy if the vas deferens were cut.
If this is the problem you must discuss it with surgeon.
Question:
I finished radiation treatment in July o8. I have blood in my semen. Could the marker pins
placed in prostate before radiation treatment came loose?
by Dennis D 21 January, 2009
Answer:
According to the Harvard Health Publications, there are many causes for blood in semen, most of them not serious.
But, because this condition comes after prostate radiation, our suggestion is to see a doctor.
Question:
I had a TURP in Oct 07 but it has not setted down comply I still bleed from time to time & dont like it.
I know its not normal but how long can I put up with it?.
by Simon D 17 November, 2008
Answer:
Healing does vary from patient to patient and some may not heal until a month or more.
But if you still bleeding after six weeks contact your doctor.
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However, not all prostate problems are harmless. If your special prostate problem happens to be
