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Men hitting middle age may start worrying about prostate health. One of the concerns could be an enlarged prostate, as that is a common problem among older men. It isn’t always clear which men will suffer from an enlarged prostate. Age plays the biggest factor as statistics show that upContinue Reading

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It remains uncertain why some men have an enlarged prostate while others don’t, but research is attributing much of the problem to diet.  Around half of men over 50 years old have an enlarged prostate. The numbers increase to 90% for men over 80. This is called benign prostatic hyperplasiaContinue Reading

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Men have certain, specific medical conditions that they need to pay attention to as they age. One of those conditions is an enlarged prostate. Men should know when they should go for regular exams to monitor and treat their prostate. The age a man should start discussing prostate issues dependsContinue Reading

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Being diagnosed with an enlarged prostate or benign prostate enlargement (BPE) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) can have many causes. However, there are also many ways to prevent prostate cancer, and sex is definitely one.  A study determined that men who are sexually active in their 20s and 30sContinue Reading

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Most men don’t realize they can control prostate problems. After all, an enlarged prostate is something many men get as they age.  Yet, there are ways to reduce prostate growth risk and even lower your risk for prostate cancer. One of those ways is to add some things to yourContinue Reading

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Whether you are diagnosed with an enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or just want a healthy prostate, there are ways to improve your prostate health naturally.  Something as simple as exercising can improve your prostate health and prevent diseases that could potentially be fatal for men. So limberContinue Reading

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Once upon a time, all men had to have a rectal examination to check for prostate cancer. Any man who had that exam knows how uncomfortable it can be.  Now, men have choices in prostate testing. Testing includes two types of tests for prostate cancer. They include the digital rectalContinue Reading

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The prostate gland is unique for men, and it is a walnut-shaped gland that wraps the urethra. It is responsible for adding fluid to the semen and carrying your sperm, making it a critical part of men’s reproductive systems.  As a man ages, the prostate grows along with it evenContinue Reading

Prostate surgery

Prostate surgery isn’t something every man with prostate issues needs. It is the last resort for some men who have severe urinary issues or for those with prostate cancer.  The operation is called a prostatectomy. It is a relatively safe procedure when compared to others. Recovery is rather quick also,Continue Reading

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An enlarged prostate is common in many men. Nine out of 10 men are projected to have an enlarged prostate as they hit their 80s. An enlarged prostate isn’t something inevitable.  Experts say there are some things men can do to prevent all the problems of an enlarged prostate, althoughContinue Reading