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Pollen Extract for Chronic Prostatitis

by Editor on December 23 Leave the first comment

Pollen extract for chronic prostatitis-chronic pelvic pain syndrome – Abstract Clinic for Urology, Pediatric Urology and Andrology, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, Justus Liebig University, Rudolf-Buchheim-Strasse 7, D-35385 Giessen, Germany. Prostatitis syndrome is a frequent condition in men. It is not known in most patients if the prostate is the only organ involved. Therefore,… Continue Reading »


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Can a Prostate Biopsy Give You Prostatitis?

by Deborah Mitchell on September 17 Leave the first comment

A recent study published in Urology has shown that in patients who undergo transrectal prostate biopsy, prior use of antibiotics is the most significant risk factor for developing post-procedure acute prostatitis. The researchers identified acute prostatitis in 9.3 percent of the patients after prostate biopsy. Prior use of a fluoroquinolone antibiotic was the most significant… Continue Reading »


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Jeremy’s Story: Surgery for Prostatitis

by James Craig on August 16 Leave the first comment

After struggling with traditional treatments for chronic prostatitis, Jeremy finally looked to surgery to cure his pain. Read more


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Treatment of Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis with Levofloxacin

by Deborah Mitchell on July 23 Leave the first comment

A new study finds that use of levofloxacin is a safe and effective treatment for men who are suffering with chronic bacterial prostatitis. Of the 62 patients evaluated, nearly all were cured or experienced significant improvement by the end of the treatment period. Levofloxacin (Levaquin®) belongs to a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones that can… Continue Reading »


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Surgery for Chronic Prostatitis

by Deborah Mitchell on May 24 Leave the first comment

Six men with severely symptomatic, treatment-resistant chronic prostatitis achieved resolution of their disease after undergoing laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, according to results of an ongoing, prospective Phase II clinical trial.  The results were published in the April 2011 issue of UroToday International Journal. Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which surgeons need… Continue Reading »


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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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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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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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