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Do Vasectomies Increase Your Odds of Getting Prostate Cancer?

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When a new study came out in 2014 suggesting that men who had a vasectomy were at increased odds of getting prostate cancer, questions and apprehensions emerged. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO), reported an “increased risk of the most lethal kind of prostate cancer” for men who had vasectomies done. This has since caused worrisome thoughts for men who previously had the procedure and increased hesitations for those thinking about getting one in the future.

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5 Common Symptoms of Kidney Cancer in Men

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Kidney cancer, also referred to as renal cell carcinoma (RCC), is among the top 10 cancers found in men. About 40,000 new cases are reported each year, with a majority of them being in men over 40 who fall into the high-risk category. The good news is that there’s a very high survival rate, so it’s important to know the warning signs in order to diagnose the disease early. 

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How Do I know If I Have a Urinary Problem?

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Inevitably, most people will suffer from a urinary problem at some point in their life. Urinary problems such as incontinence or BPH become much more common as we age. Problems not related to aging can be a result of injuries caused by accidents, intense physical activity, or the result of an infection. Some urinary problems are much more serious than others. 

So how do you tell if your urinary problems are minor or something more serious? Here are a few things to be mindful of:

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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

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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.

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Do Male Fertility Supplements Work?

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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.

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7 Symptoms of BPH

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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.

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