You might not immediately think of vitamin D for prostatitis treatment, but this essential vitamin that plays many important roles in men’s health, including prostate health and immunity. Vitamin D also acts like a hormone in the body. This vitamin has demonstrated effect in managing symptoms of both bacterial and nonbacterial forms of prostatitis, such as…
Stress is not just all in your head. Stress also affects your whole body, and if you do not find ways to reduce stress and manage it, it can lead to chronic health problems, affect your sleep, lower your testosterone, and contribute to erectile dysfunction. Stress negatively affects your prostate health as well, with stress and…
Results of a new study suggest a link between premature balding and prostate cancer risk. In fact, the authors reported that any type of balding at age 20 may double a man’s risk of prostate cancer. The link between balding and prostate cancer has to do with hormones: the same male hormones (androgens) involved in…
Results of a new meta-analysis and review suggest that the presence of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) increases the risk of prostate and bladder cancer. The study evaluated both case-control studies (16 in total) and cohort studies (10 in total), and the findings are useful for clinicians and men for screening and prevention of these types…
Fact or fiction: Only males get prostate cancer? Okay, that’s an easy one, but how much do you really know about prostate cancer? A better question is, how much of what you hear or read about prostate cancer is fact and how much is fiction? The following list of statements are some common ones people…
If you have been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) and you and your doctor are discussing treatment options, consider this: The most popular drugs prescribed for treatment of an enlarged prostate–a drug class called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors–have a safety warning noting they may increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer. The…
Researchers have found evidence that our dietary choices have an impact on the risk, prevention, and progression of prostate cancer. However, deciphering all of the mechanisms involved in this effect is a huge task and one that is ongoing and still in its early stages. One of the areas under investigation is the association between…
If the farmer who grows food won’t touch it, that is a good sign that maybe you should steer clear too. We are letting you in on the foods that doctors, fishermen, scientists, and cancer researchers won’t eat so you can make an informed decision about what you put in your body and take control…
Protein supplements are popular among athletes and bodybuilders, as well as people who are on a weight loss diet or who are worried about getting enough protein. Most protein supplements are in powder form and available in two main varieties, soy and whey. Regardless of which protein supplement you choose, there are important health warnings…
Prostatitis is a condition in which the prostate gland becomes inflamed and swollen. This male health problem can cause uncomfortable symptoms like painful or difficult urination and pain in the groin and genitals. Some men also develop flu-like symptoms. There are several different types of prostatitis, along with a variety of possible causes, including bacterial…
Pelvic floor rehabilitation offers an alternative treatment for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). A physical therapist can work with men who are experiencing pain in their pelvic region, penis, or testicles. Pelvic floor rehabilitation for prostatitis is also useful for men who have as urinary symptoms associated with their prostatitis, such as urinary urgency…
It’s not an easy task to prevent a disease that is poorly understood and that can appear in four different forms. However, experts have established the following guidelines that can show you how to prevent prostatitis. Practice good hygiene to reduce the risk of infection. That includes keeping your penis clean Enjoy sex frequently, but…
If you are concerned about preventing prostate cancer, you are sure to read a lot about antioxidants. But what exactly are antioxidants and how do you get them? Antioxidants are substances that prevent damage to cells caused by free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that take electrons from healthy molecules so they can stabilize themselves….
It has been a common practice among clinicians to prescribe hormone therapy for early prostate cancer. This approach is effective at suppressing the production of testosterone, a hormone that fuels the cancer. At the same time, however, hormone therapy is associated with significant side effects and, so it appears, another important factor. Now the authors…
Comparing Xofigo to Provenge is a factor that men with prostate cancer may have to consider. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new medication, Xofigo (radium-223 dichloride), for late stage castration-resistant prostate cancer on May 15, 2013. With this new addition of medication on the market, prostate cancer patients will want to ask…
Xofigo compared to Xtandi is an evaluation that may mean that men with prostate cancer have another treatment option to consider. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new medication, Xofigo (radium-223 dichloride), for late-stage castration-resistant prostate cancer on May 15, 2013. With this new addition of medication on the market, prostate cancer patients…
Infertility in men is a common issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), when a couple has trouble getting pregnant, about one-third of the time it’s because the man is infertile. Another one-third of couples have mixed (male and female) fertility problems. Infertility in men can be attributed to variococeles about 42% of…
Treatment of BPH, or treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (an enlarged prostate), often includes drugs and medical procedures. However, a new review has cast a focus on diet and supplements for BPH treatment as a way to reduce lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with the disease. This article provides an opportunity to not only…
Among men who have high-risk prostate cancer, the combination of hormone therapy and radiation therapy has been shown to improve overall survival. A new study, however, shows that hormone therapy may increase the risk of death in men with prostate cancer who also have pre-existing heart disease. The 15-year study (1991-2006) included 14,594 men with…
