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Cycling and Prostatitis

by Editor on January 12 Leave the first comment

La Mondiale’s Cyril Dessel has pulled out of the Tour de San Luis in Argentina and will be sidelined for a month and a half with a urinary infection. The French rider has acute prostatitis, an inflammation of the prostate gland, and has been told by the team doctor he must stay off his bike… Continue Reading »


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Dr. Jay Lee M.D-Penile rehabilitation should not be the norm for patients post radical prostatectomy

by Editor on November 30 Leave the first comment

Dr. Lee looks at recent studies surrounding penile rehabilitation as part of post radical prostatectomy surgery and concludes that daily PDE5 inhibitors should not be the norm for all patients with ED post-RP. Read more here


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Hedgehogs Help with ED

by Editor on October 18 Leave the first comment

Sonic Hedgehog Protein May Repair Erectile Dysfunction after Prostate Surgery Up to 80 percent of men experience erectile dysfunction after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous prostate gland. Now scientists believe a protein can quickly regenerate the nerve that is damaged during such surgery and restore erectile function. The protein, named sonic hedgehog after a… Continue Reading »


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Testosterone Trial Halted – Over 20% Experienced Cardiovascular Events

by Editor on October 16 Leave the first comment

A data and safety monitoring board (DSMB) halted the treatment portion of a clinical trial of testosterone therapy after preliminary data identified adverse cardiovascular effects in the treatment group. The trial was funded by the National Institute on Aging.


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Study Questions Use of Testosterone For Male Menopause

by Editor on October 16 Leave the first comment

According to a new study published in Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DBT), taking synthetic testosterone to fight symptoms of  male menopause is questionable. In fact, the report questions whether male menopause, or late-onset hypogonadism (when the testes produce little or no hormone), really exists. Generally, testosterone levels decline by only 1 to 2 percent per… Continue Reading »


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Maca Root Benefits for Sexual and Prostate Health

by Editor on September 27 Leave the first comment

The highlands of Peru are the home of maca (Lepidium meyenii), a cruciferous plant that can count broccoli, cauliflower, and kale among its relatives, and a plant some claim is a boost to men’s sexual health. A new review published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine (August 2010) presents what has been discovered about maca… Continue Reading »


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How Do Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Work?

by Editor on September 18 Leave the first comment

If you are experiencing erectile dysfunction and want to try a pill treatment that produces good results, then you have four options available. All four FDA-approved drugs for erectile dysfunction – Cialis (tadalafil), Levitra (vardenafil), Staxyn (vardenafil), and Viagra (sildenafil) – work in a similar way, with some slight variations in how long they take… Continue Reading »


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BPH, Prostatitis and Urinary Tract Infections in Men

by Editor on September 6 Leave the first comment

If you are experiencing pain or discomfort when urinating you may have a urinary tract infection (UTI), a condition that develops when bacteria, usually Escherichia coli, attacks the urinary tract. Although the majority of the more than 8 million cases of urinary tract infections that occur each year in the United States affect women, men… Continue Reading »


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What Is Your ED IQ?

by Editor on September 2 Leave the first comment

How much do you know about erectile dysfunction? Answer True or False to each of the following statements. 1. Most men who experience ED are older than 65 2. Erectile dysfunction is usually a psychological problem, not a physical one. 3. A urologist can help with treatment for ED.


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Infertile Men at Greater Risk of High-Grade Prostate Cancer

by Editor on August 30 Leave the first comment

Could infertility in men be a risk factor for prostate cancer? Results of a recent study indicate that it may be wise to screen men who are infertile for the possibility of prostate cancer, as researchers found a greater risk of high-grade prostate cancer among this population of men. A research team from the University… Continue Reading »


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