Current Articles for Prostate Health
05.01.2008
» Aspirin May Cut Enlarged Prostate Risk
An enlarged prostate is almost a rite of passage for men as they age, but a daily aspirin may cut the risk of this common problem. Men who reported daily use of aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, were 25% less likely to develop moderate to severe enlarged prostate symptoms.
05.01.2008
» Botox May Ease Symptoms of Enlarged Prostate
Botox may help ease urinary symptoms caused by noncancerous enlarged prostates. The findings were presented in Montreal at the International Continence Society's annual meeting. As men age, it's very common for the prostate gland to get bigger. The condition, called BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is usually harmless, but it can interfere with urination.
05.01.2008
» High Vegetable Intake Linked to Lower Risk for BPH
Men who have a high intake of vegetables, particularly those rich in beta-carotene, had a reduced risk for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to the results of a study reported in the February issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
04.01.2008
» Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Which Treatment Is Best For You
Symptoms and the need for treatment vary with each man's enlarged prostate, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). And every treatment has its own benefits and risks. These factors must be weighed as you decide how to treat your BPH symptoms.
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05.01.2008
» Quality of Life in Sexually Active Men with Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Quality of life (QOL), sexuality in particular, has become an important consideration in treatment decisions for men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). To determine the impact of these conditions on sexual function and QOL in older men, this article provides a review of clinical data on the relationship between sexual dysfunction and symptom severity, effective clinical assessment, treatment options, and the influence of current therapies on sexual function and QOL. The various symptoms of BPH can adversely affect sexual functioning and therefore QOL. Moreover, there may be a direct association between symptom severity and sexual dysfunction that may affect QOL.
03.01.2008
» Men's Health Issues: An Update on BPH
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) may be described as a quality-of-life disorder, affecting a man's ability to initiate and terminate a urinary stream; associated symptoms include urgency, frequency, and low-volume urination. Prostate cancer, on the other hand, is a life-threatening problem with more than 189,000 new cases diagnosed in 2000. Men have a lifetime risk of 10% of having cancer of the prostate, with a risk of dying with prostate cancer of 3%. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men.
05.01.2008
» Quality of Life in Sexually Active Men with Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Quality of life (QOL), sexuality in particular, has become an important consideration in treatment decisions for men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). To determine the impact of these conditions on sexual function and QOL in older men, this article provides a review of clinical data on the relationship between sexual dysfunction and symptom severity, effective clinical assessment, treatment options, and the influence of current therapies on sexual function and QOL. The various symptoms of BPH can adversely affect sexual functioning and therefore QOL. Moreover, there may be a direct association between symptom severity and sexual dysfunction that may affect QOL.
03.01.2008
» Men's Health Issues: An Update on BPH
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) may be described as a quality-of-life disorder, affecting a man's ability to initiate and terminate a urinary stream; associated symptoms include urgency, frequency, and low-volume urination. Prostate cancer, on the other hand, is a life-threatening problem with more than 189,000 new cases diagnosed in 2000. Men have a lifetime risk of 10% of having cancer of the prostate, with a risk of dying with prostate cancer of 3%. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men.