What is gynecomastia in men?
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The primary symptom is enlargement of the breasts. Males may notice tenderness or even a slight bump or lump behind the nipple area. Other symptoms can include:
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MEN'S HEALTH
Zinc’s role in a man’s prostate health and sexual functioning
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Zinc will always appear last on an alphabetical listing of nutrients, but for men it should be listed number one for its important role in their prostate health and sexual functioning.
Read More10 exercises making men exceptional at sex
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Exercise increases energy, stamina, tones muscles, burns fat and improves mood and self-image. All of those benefits will extend into the bedroom improving his sex life beyond his wildest fantasies.
Read MoreHow a man’s reproductive system changes with age
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Men may not have as quite of dramatic of changes as women do but there are changes that transpire affecting different aspects of his reproductive system.
Read MoreMen, consider Kegels for urinary incontinence
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Men suffering from urinary incontinence know very well the embarrassment and discomfort of experiencing the unintentional loss of urine.
Read More12 questions all men should ask their doctor
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It is their time and their chance to be an advocate for themselves. It is not the time to clam up barely asking any questions regarding their health.
Read More7 strategies for men on managing BPH
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Men may notice that as they age, urinations problems become an issue. It could be a noticeable urgency to get to a bathroom right away or the feeling of not totally emptying out their bladder. There’s a good chance these symptoms are related to a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Read MoreSexual enhancement supplements for men are risky
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Why not instead simply seek out a sexual enhancement supplement that doesn’t require a prescription?
Read MoreThree common prostate problems all men face
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Every single man at some point in his life is at risk of developing prostate issues. Because all men have a prostate, all men in your life – grandfather, father, brother, husband, son, or boyfriend – has the chance of having to face a diagnosis of a problem with his prostate.
Read MoreVaricoceles in men may hike heart risk
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The study out of Stanford University School of Medicine wanted to research if men with varicoceles had a greater risk of heart disease and metabolic syndrome. Men with varicoceles tend to have low testosterone and having low testosterone has been associated with heart disease.
Read More7 things men do harming their fertility
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Many men may unknowingly be doing certain things harming their ability to create new life. And the good news is, most of these common practices men do, can be corrected helping to increase their fertility and in becoming a dad.
Read MoreThe ejaculation problem men would rather not talk about
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Treatment for delayed ejaculation depends on the underlying cause. It is advised to start with a urologist to determine if the cause is due to a psychological or a physical reason.
Read MoreWhat men need to know about inguinal hernias
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Inguinal hernias affect men 10 times more often than women with up to 25 percent of men and only 2 percent of women who will develop this type of hernia in their lifetime.
Read MoreMen it’s time to take care of your health
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Besides major health issues men face, there are also several less commonly known or talked about health concerns of men which include the following:
Read MoreErectile Dysfunction in Relation to High Blood Pressure
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Some are afraid to talk about it with their health care providers because they are too embarrassed. Others are afraid of what is causing the ED and fear that it may be cancer, and they don't want to know this.
Read MoreDealing with a High PSA When It is Not Cancer
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Most men are aware that one of the ways their health care provider may check for prostate cancer is with a PSA blood test. If the results come back and the reading happens to be high it is not unusual for the man to panic and automatically assume the worse.
It is important that every man understand that having a high PSA does not mean that it is definitely cancer. There can be several different reasons as to why the PSA levels may be high.
The PSA test measures the protein that is in the blood. PSA means prostate-specific antigen. This is the antigen that is normally found in semen and the prostate gland. It is not unusual for some of this antigen to enter the blood stream in small amounts. If there is too much found in the blood then the reasons for this have to be determined.
Some of the common causes for a high PSA level are...
Age:
It is believed that the PSA count can go up because of age, but it is important that older men be routinely tested for prostate cancer using this particular test as one resource. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is common in older men. This is an enlarged prostate. It can be frightening because it can bring on the same symptoms as prostate cancer but when it not actually cancer.
Prostatitis:
This is inflammation of the prostate gland. It can be as a result of a bacterial infection and it has been known to raise the PSA.
Infection in the Urinary Tract
This too can raise the PSA and cause an abnormal reading. To conclude that this is the cause of the raised PSA a urine test can be conducted.
Excessive Exercise:
Many men that are enthusiastic about their exercise regime don't realize that this can raise their PSA levels. If a man happens to have worked out or taken a run shortly before his PSA test, it could give a false positive.
Knowing that there can be several reasons why a PSA count could be high makes many men feel more comfortable about going for their regular checkups that include a PSA test. Fear of the unknown can be a dangerous attitude to adopt when it comes to anyone's health.
It is important that you discuss your concerns with your health care provider. If you are worried about a high PSA and you don't feel that you have the right answers then explain this to your Doctor who should be more than willing to discuss this with you in further detail.
If it turns out that your PSA is high as a result of prostate cancer then you should also realize that there have been very significant advancements in the treatment of this disease. The earlier it is detected the more success there is at treating it.
The most common urological issues affecting men
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This medical specialty focuses on the urinary tract system which encompasses the system responsible for creating and removing urine from the body, which includes the kidneys, bladder, ureter, and urethra, and the reproductive system of men.
Read MoreMale Personalities and the Online Dating Scene
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Dating sites have certainly become the hottest trend and it is something that has become appealing to both genders. Part of men's health involves their relationships. It is interesting to look at the real reasons as to why this form of dating appeals to the guys, and what their personalities consist of.
Read MoreHelping Men Deal With Rejection in the Work Place
/A lot of what is perceived as rejection is often a matter of the circumstances that we are currently living in, and is not personal. Yet, for some working men it is nothing else but personal.
Read More12 ways men can chase away stress
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The next time a man feels the constraint of stress bearing down on him here are some simple ways to reduce its toxic effect:
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