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Jay Motola

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posted 07/21/2008, comments (0)

Avodart, Flomax, and Decreased Ejaculate: When Will it Stop?

Dear Dr. Motola, Should Flomax/Avodart permanently affect ejaculate volume even after discontinuing medication? I am a 61 year old who had fairly normal ejaculate volume prior to taking Flomax and Avodart. I took these two drugs for three months, but stopped two months ago. I am surprised that the one side-effect of the drug (reduced... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/21/2008, comments (0)

A Dose of Conversation Online: HealthCentral in the Washington Post!

Good news guys -- today's Washington Post ran a feature story about HealthCentral's unique approach to helping people with their health needs online. The story features interviews from our communities and expert patients. Check it out: Seeking a Cure, Patients Find a Dose of Conversation Online This article serves as a true... Read more Chevron

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Chris

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I'm a mother to one, grand other to two! I hold a mid-management

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posted 07/16/2008, comments (0)

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My significant friend of 15 years was just diagnosed with prostate cancer. He just turned 80 and has chosen to do nothing. He simply says he will live until he dies. I agree with his choice, as we have discussed this possibility through the years. I am terrified, however, of the pain he will endure and would appreciate any... Read more Chevron

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Marc Greenstein

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posted 07/14/2008, comments (0)

Treating Elevated PSA with Antibiotics

A common reason to see the urologist is for an elevated PSA, or prostate specific antigen. A man's PSA can rise for a number of reasons. Inflammation or infection of the prostate, prostatic enlargement and, of course, cancer of the prostate are the most common causes of an elevated PSA. A recent study from Palermo Italy reviewed the... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/10/2008, comments (0)

Hope from a wishchild

"One thing that's true for every person is that sometimes things go wrong. Sometimes the worst possible thing happens, and we are all caught off guard and don't know just what to do. We struggle, we worry and we cry. Yet even when things go horribly wrong, very few things stay wrong. No matter how wrong a thing, no matter how bad the hurt, no... Read more Chevron

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