Artificial sphincter - rectal or urinary
Studies have found that men who were treated for
Continence is normally maintained with a replacement artificial sphincter.
In studies of use of an artificial...
Read moreDear Dr. Motoloa, Can anal intercourse harm an enlarged prostate? The physical act of anal intercourse should not theoretically have... Read more »
Dear Dr. Motola, What causes the prostate to enlarge in a man who is only 35 years of age? How can it be prevented? Prostate... Read more »
We have heard so much lately about prostate cancer that perhaps it is time to turn back to the basics, and look at BPH (benign prostatic... Read more »
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... Read more »
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is a common phenomenon among older men. It basically is the non-cancerous enlargement of the... Read more »
By Jasmine Schmidt, HealthCentral's Incontinence Expert Although women are twice as likely as men to experience incontinence, that doesnt mean... Read more »
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What Is It? The prostate is a small gland approximately the size and shape of a walnut. It sits directly below the bladder, in front of the rectum.... Read more »
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The prostate is a male reproductive gland that produces the fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation. It surrounds the urethra, the tube through... Read more »
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AgeAge is the major risk factor for BPH. Over half of men develop BPH by age 60 and about 85% of men have BPH by age 85. It is uncommon for BPH to... Read more »
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CausesThe causes of benign prostatic hyperplasia are not fully understood. Several theories have been proposed to explain benign cell growth in older... Read more »