Prostate - Our Experts

EXPERT

Jay Motola

(Profile)

Urologist

Our Expert | Health Professional

Get Widget | RSS

posted 10/06/2008, comments (0)

Can Anal Intercourse Harm an Enlarged Prostate?

Dear Dr. Motoloa, Can anal intercourse harm an enlarged prostate? The physical act of anal intercourse should not theoretically have any harm on the prostate. The act of anal intercourse can cause some minor trauma to the prostate that could result in hematospermia (blood in the semen). However this is usually self limited and... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

EXPERT

Craig Stoltz

(Profile)

Health Journalist

Our Expert | Interested

Get Widget | RSS

posted 05/21/2008, comments (0)

Proscar, Aggressive Tumor Risk Questioned

Proscar, a widely used drug used to shrink the prostate, may not cause aggressive prostate cancer tumors after all. Back in 2003, a big government study found that Proscar reduced risk of developing prostate cancer by 25 percent--but appeared to boost the incidence of aggressive, potentially lethal tumors. Well, five years later doctors... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

EXPERT

Marc Greenstein

(Profile)

Urology Expert

Our Expert | Health Professional

RSS

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

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

EXPERT

Rose Chon

(Profile)

Researcher, Advocate

Our Expert | Friend/Family

RSS

posted 08/24/2007, comments (0)

Prostate Cancer Research News: How Does It Apply To Me?

My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2002. I still remember going with him to his doctor's appointment where we nervously sat in the exam room and waited for his urologist to see us. As his doctor walked in, he shook our hands, and proceeded to tell us the results of the tests. My father had prostate cancer. I was devastated and... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

EXPERT

Dr. Rick Wirtz

(Profile)

Family Psychologist

Our Expert | Living With Prostate Cancer

RSS

posted 02/02/2007, comment (1)

The Elephant in the Bedroom, Part 3

Over the past two weeks I have addressed some of the physical issues that are involved in the sexual difficulties of individuals with chronic illness. This week I want to mention briefly another of these common issues and then touch on some of the emotional issues that have to be tackled.Among the physical difficulties is an often over looked... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message