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Men become more susceptible to prostate cancer as they get older and it’s a major issue for those in the middle to late stages of life. In fact, it’s the second leading cause of cancer-related death in American men. Since September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to highlight some of the most important facts surrounding this health issue.
If you’re a male that struggles with infertility, you might have been tempted to try one of the many male fertility supplements that are available on the market. But do they really help increase sperm count and mobility, or are they completely ineffective?
A lot of research has been done to study the effectiveness of fertility supplements, but evidence is still limited because of the variations in dosage and questions about the cause of infertility in patients.
June is men’s health month and we want to take the time to educate you on important facts regarding your health, or the health of the men in your life.
BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) is an enlarged prostate gland. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra and assists in reproduction. As men age, the prostate gets larger, in fact most older men have BPH to some degree and about half of men over 75 experience BPH symptoms. BPH is a very minor condition, and is not related to prostate cancer, however symptoms can cause discomfort and be inconvenient.
Urinary incontinence is when urine accidentally leaks. Anywhere from 5% to 15% of men over the age of 60 are affected.
Often targeting the cause of urinary problems can help you and your doctor find the best treatment option to reduce bladder leakage.
Continue reading “Understanding What Causes Male Incontinence”
Since it is a permanent form of birth control, many men have questions or concerns before having a vasectomy. This is normal and to be expected.
Here are a few common vasectomy myths that many patients have de-bunked:
Kidney stones can happen at any adult age and can be extremely inconvenient. If diagnosed early, it can be treated more quickly. About 13% of men and 7% of women experience kidney stones, and half of those who get a kidney stone will get it again. Make sure you know the symptoms and when to see a doctor.
After a prostate cancer diagnosis, there can be a lot of information to take in. The path you and Dr. Siddiq decide to take for treatment depends on certain factors including the stage of the cancer, your age, and your prostate-specific antigen test result, among others.
Continue reading “Questions to Ask Dr. Siddiq About Minimally Invasive Prostate Cancer Surgery”
Some medical conditions are easy to ignore, especially when they seem as common as erectile dysfunction. Even though commercials normalize the condition, it’s important to schedule an appointment if you start experiencing erectile dysfunction.
Continue reading “Should I See a Doctor About Erectile Dysfunction”
Prostate cancer is a serious disease that affects thousands of men over the age of 65.
Unfortunately, there isn’t one symptom that pushes men to go to the doctor to get checked for prostate cancer. One of the best ways to fight the disease is to catch it in its early stages, so it’s important to know what symptoms warrant a call to your doctor.