Treat BPH to reduce nighttime bathroom trips

Treat BPH to reduce nighttime bathroom trips

As men get older, many changes can occur one of which is their risk for developing an enlarged prostate gland. This condition is known as BPH which affects about half of men between the ages of 51 and 60 and up to 90 percent of men over the age of 80. 

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Weighing the pros and cons of testosterone replacement therapy

Weighing the pros and cons of testosterone replacement therapy

Testosterone is a sex hormone produced in the testicles and adrenal glands.  It is the equivalent to males of what the hormone estrogen is to women.  Testosterone has far reaching effects for men in helping to regulate sex drive, bone mass, fat distribution, along with muscle mass and strength. 

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The connection between impotence and heart disease

The connection between impotence and heart disease

Men who have been given a clean bill of health, beware – if you are experiencing trouble in getting or keeping an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse, this may be signaling issues with heart disease.

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Top 5 deadliest cancers in men

Top 5 deadliest cancers in men

To help men remain as healthy as possible, it is important to be familiar with what cancers are they more likely to die from.  The earlier men recognize symptoms of these 5 cancers and seek help from their physician as soon as possible, the greater chance they have of surviving them:

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Bladder problems men should see a urologist for

Bladder problems men should see a urologist for

Urinary problems in men are fairly common but especially in men past the age of 50.  Increased urinary frequency, urinary urgency, or trouble starting a urine stream, are just a few of the issues men may have to contend with in later years.

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What is anorgasmia and how does it affect men?

What is anorgasmia and how does it affect men?

One of the sexual problems at the top of a man’s list is usually erectile dysfunction (ED).  From TV commercials, magazine ads and even doctors inquiring of men if they are able to achieve an erection, has made ED a household name.  Considering around 20 to 30 million men suffer from ED, makes that understandable. 

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