Prostate - Questions and Answers

Medical experts from Harvard University answer common questions about prostate.

QUESTION: Prostate Calcium Deposits
Can calcium deposits on the prostate gland be cancerous?
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QUESTION: Male Urinary Incontinence
What options are available for men to treat urinary incontinence?
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QUESTION: Blood in Semen
What could cause blood in my semen?
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QUESTION: Calcium and Prostate Cancer
I have heard that taking large doses of calcium can be unwise for a man, because it could increase the risk of prostate cancer. Is this true?
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QUESTION: Palmetto and PSA Tests
I recently read that saw palmetto can affect the accuracy of a PSA test. Is this true?
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QUESTION: Frequent Nighttime Urination
I am a 17-year-old male. I have to make frequent visits to the bathroom to urinate, usually at night. I feel like I have to urinate every five or 10 minutes, but when I go very little urine comes out. What could this be?
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QUESTION: Prostate Cancer and Hair Loss
Can seed implantation for prostate cancer cause hair loss?
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QUESTION: PSA Testing
My father, age 83, had his PSA go from 6 to 19 to 26 in the last three years. Should additional testing be done? If so, what tests?
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QUESTION: Transrectal Ultrasound for Prostate Cancer
Is a transrectal ultrasound of the prostate a good tool for diagnosing prostate cancer?
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QUESTION: Enlarged Prostate and Frequent Urination at Night
What other than an enlarged prostate can cause nocturia?
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QUESTION: Targis Procedure for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Is the Targis procedure good for BPH?
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QUESTION: Androgel - Prostate Cancer
My doctor has recommended AndroGel, a testosterone gel for topical application. I have reservations about taking this hormone. How will it affect my risk of prostate cancer?
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QUESTION: Propecia and PSA Levels
My urologist says Proscar lowers PSA levels. I'm not taking Proscar, but I am taking the much lower dose Propecia. Is there any data on what effect Propecia has on PSA?
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QUESTION: Radiation Damage to Bladder
Can radiation treatments for prostate cancer damage the bladder, causing it to bleed 10 years after the radiation?
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QUESTION: Testosterone and Prostate Cancer
I have had seeding for prostate cancer. Does sexual activity have any effect on testosterone levels that might cause concern in prostate cancer patients?
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