Experts say that healthy men over the age of 55 may want to consider taking the drug finasteride. A recent survey of 15 studies found that the baldness drug, which goes by the trade names Propecia and Proscar, lowers the level of a hormone that can contribute to the growth of prostate cancer. Some experts warn that the drug can be costly, and that it can cause side effects such as impotence and reduced sexual desire. But experts say it may still be a good treatment option for men who are at...
Read moreDrugs that fall into the category of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (5 ARIs), such as Avodart (dutasteride) and Proscar (finasteride) have... Read more »
In 1992, Merck introduced a revolutionary drug finasteride (Proscar). This drug was the first drug introduced that reduces the size of the... Read more »
Men wishing to be fertile or improve their fertility for success in conceiving with a female partner are being warned of an increasingly... Read more »
After robotic prostate surgery that is performed for cancer, the patient will have a foley catheter (a small drain that is placed in the... Read more »
Prostatitis often occurs in young to middle-aged men, and is one of the most common causes of symptoms like burning during urination and... Read more »
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Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate.There are three types of prostatitis:1. Acute infectious prostatitis2. Chronic infectious... 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 »
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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Radiation TherapyRadiation therapy may be used as an initial treatment for localized prostate cancer. It may also be used as treatment for cancer... Read more »
Researchers say a new imaging technique shows promise at helping doctors pinpoint where in the prostate a tumor is located. The technique uses... Read more »