Enlarged Prostate
What is an enlarged prostate? The prostate, a small gland that produces fluid for semen, is in an ideal position to cause trouble. The gland
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Prostatitis
Every year, about 2 million doctor visits result in a diagnosis of prostatitis, a term that means “inflammation of the prostate”. Behind that simple definition
Dealing With Prostate Cancer: (Part 1)
Editor’s note: William Martin is a professor at Rice University who has lectured on sociology and wrote books on religion, as well as a memoir
Dealing With Prostate Cancer: (Part 2)
Editor’s note: William Martin is a professor at Rice University who has lectured on sociology and wrote books on religion, as well as a memoir
Dealing With Prostate Cancer: (Part 3)
Editor’s note: William Martin is a professor at Rice University who has lectured on sociology and wrote books on religion, as well as a memoir
Herbal Treatments for Prostate Problems
Men are notoriously leery of doctors, especially when it comes to “sensitive” topics like the prostate. So when over-the-counter herbal products claim to “promote prostate
PSA Test
What is the PSA test? It helps determine whether you have cancer of the prostate, a walnut-sized gland enfolding the duct leading from the bladder
Prostate Biopsy
What is a prostate biopsy? For many men 50 and over, digital rectal exams (DREs) have become a routine part of the annual checkup, as
Prostate Exam
Who should have this exam? If you’re 50 or older, you should discuss whether to have the exam with your doctor. Sure, it’s uncomfortable, maybe
Recovering From Prostate Surgery
To treat prostate cancer, doctors perform tens of thousands of surgeries each year. In recent years, one procedure — called a radical prostatectomy — has
Prostate Cancer Treatment
Every year, roughly 190,000 American men learn they have prostate cancer. It’s bad news, but it isn’t likely to be a death sentence. Thanks to