Keeping Men Healthy
Avodart (uh-VOE-dart) Avodart (dutasteride [doo-TAS-ter-ide]) is a 5 alpha reductase inhibitor that prevents conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. It is used to treat an enlarged … Read more
Uroxatral (Yoor-AHKS-e-trel) Uroxatral (alfuzosin [al-FYOO-zoe-sin]) is an alpha-adrenergic blocker (alpha blocker) that relaxes prostate and bladder-related muscles to improve problems related to urination and urine … Read more
Nearly two millennia ago, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners developed a formula for people who were experiencing problems with urination. Known as Danggui Beimu Kushen Wan, … Read more
Saw palmetto for prostatitis is one of the more popular natural treatments for this common prostate condition. In fact, one estimate proposes that about one … Read more
Many patients with chronic prostatitis and pelvic pain report that their symptoms get worse during the cold weather months. It’s not just in your head … Read more
Prostate massage is drug-free alternative treatment for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). Many men use prostate massage for prostatitis and general prostate health. It can … Read more
Some men describe their prostatitis pain as sitting on a golf or tennis ball, which makes sitting uncomfortable. It can be very frustrating to have … Read more
Hytrin (HIGH-trin) Hytrin (terazosin HCL [ter-AY-zo-sin]) is an alpha-adrenergic blocker (also called an alpha blocker) used to treat urinary symptoms related to an enlarged prostate … Read more
Stress and emotional health can be important causative factors in chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). When a man experiences stress, anxiety, and tension it … Read more
Acupuncture treatment for prostatitis is a recommended type of alternative treatment for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). This ancient Chinese medicine practice is based … Read more
Tetracycline (tět’rə-sī’klēn’, -klĭn) Tetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections, including bacterial prostatitis. Tetracycline Warnings Do not take this medication to … Read more
The “NPAT” Treatment Program for Prostatitis is a system that looks at a patient’s whole-body health and employs several natural and alternative therapies for both … Read more
Pelvic trauma refers to any type of injury or insult to the pelvic region. There are a number of different types of pelvic trauma that … Read more
You’ll hear about inflammation a lot when talking about chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). Inflammation is a major contributor to many of the causes … Read more
TENS treatment for prostatitis may be an option for men who have not responded to other therapies for this prostate disorder. A new study found … Read more
It may not sound like an actual treatment, but losing weight is actually one of the most effective alternative treatments for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain … Read more
Ibuprofen (EYE-bew-PROH-fən) Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain, reduce fever, reduce inflammation, and decrease swelling. Ibuprofen Warnings Regarding all NSAIDs … Read more
Cipro for prostatitis, specifically bacterial prostatitis, is a common treatment approach for this prostate condition. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro®) is an antibiotic that belongs to the fluoroquinolone … Read more
Stinging nettle root (Urtica dioica) is an herb with a long history of medicinal use, especially in Europe. For centuries, men with urinary tract problems … Read more