Conditions related to prostate problems can include:
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common side effect of many medications used to treat high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes, as well as treatments for prostate cancer and benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Most men experience ED as a result of prostate treatment for various reasons depending on the nature of the treatment used. Treatments for ED can include medication, injections, pumps and implants, counseling, supplements as well as lifestyle changes. If you have prostate cancer it is important to be fully informed about the potential post treatment lifestyle factors, such as the possibility of ED and incontinence, that may influence your treatment decision. More on erectile dysfunction
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Questions to Ask about ED and Incontinence [PDF]
ED After Prostate Cancer Treatment
Testosterone, Hormones and Prostate Health
Lower Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
The symptoms of a UTI can be associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy as well as prostatitis and prostate cancer. But because these symptoms are also seen in other medical conditions, it’s important to get an accurate diagnosis. If you do have a urinary tract infection, typical treatment includes antibacterial drugs. The choice of drug and how long you’ll need to take it depends on which microorganism has invaded your urinary tract and how severe your infection is.
Urinary tract infections in older men are frequently associated with acute bacterial prostatitis, which can cause serious problems if not treated promptly.
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Supplements for Urinary Tract Infection
Vitamin A, Carotenoids Reduce Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Lifestyle and Urinary Tract Infections
Exercise, BPH and Urinary Tract Infections
BPH, Prostatitis and Urinary Tract Infections in Men
Drugs and Medications for Urinary Tract Infections in Men
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence can occur when urine leaks out involuntarily. About 20 percent of men older than 65 have some degree of urinary incontinence, especially urge incontinence, which is also referred to as “overactive bladder”. Overactive bladder is often thought of as a woman’s condition, but it affects millions of men as well. Urinary incontinence can be a sign of prostate cancer, prostatitis or BPH, but it also can be triggered by conditions unrelated to the prostate, such as stroke, urinary tract infections, the use of certain medications, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and aging. More on urinary incontinence
See also
Questions to Ask about ED and Incontinence [PDF]
Supplements for Urinary Incontinence
Newly Diagnosed with Incontinence, Now What?
Incontinence after Surgery for BPH
Sexual Health and the Prostate
A healthy prostate is an important factor in a healthy sex life as well as in maintaining sexual health. That does not mean however that if you have prostatitis, or benign prostatic hypertrophy, or prostate cancer that you cannot have a satisfying sex life. Having any of these prostate conditions may however change your ability, for example, to get an erection or to ejaculate, or you may experience some discomfort during intercourse.
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