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Marc Greenstein

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posted 07/14/2008, comments (3)

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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Jeff

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posted 05/17/2008, comment (1)

Avodart add-on

I was diagnosed with Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in August of 2006. I have been taking hytrin (terazosin) (80mg) each evening since then. My wife saw an ad for Avodart (dutasteride) (0.5mg). I googled it then asked my urologist about it. He gave me some samples and a prescription and told me to take it in addition to the... Read more Chevron

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Jay Motola

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posted 04/21/2008, comment (1)

Is the Memokath Stent a Good Option for Enlarged Prostate?

Dear Dr. Motola, I am 62 years old. I have had Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia for about 6 years. My latest PSA count is 0.9 and I have been on Flomax for the past 6 years. My urologist prescribed Avodart which I found prevented me from having a sexual climax so have stopped taking it. He has now suggested that he "implant" a Memokath Stent... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/08/2008, comments (0)

Trouble urinating after sex after greenlight treatment in Jan

I have lived most of my adult life with an enlarged prostate. Over the years I have been taking different medicines with only a little success. My PSA has always been low and my docs were not overly concerned since I still could pee when I needed to,however what was happening was that I was developing a diverticulum on my bladder. I am now... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/08/2008, comments (0)

Trouble urinating after sex after greenlight treatment in Jan

I have lived most of my adult life with an enlarged prostate. Over the years I have been taking different medicines with only a little success. My PSA has always been low and my docs were not overly concerned since I still could pee when I needed to,however what was happening was that I was developing a diverticulum on my bladder. I am now... Read more Chevron

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