What is Prostate Cancer? The prostate is a small gland in men that is located below the bladder and above the rectum. Its function is to produce fluid that helps carry sperm during ejaculation. It is wrapped around the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine form the bladder out through an opening at
Read MoreHow Can Hormone Imbalance Cause Male Infertility?
Infertility is defined by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine as when a couple is unsuccessful at conceiving a baby (becoming pregnant) within a one-year period of having regular sexual intercourse without the use of birth control. It may come as a surprise, but infertility actually affects about 15 percent of couples trying to conceive.
Read MoreProstate Cancer Symptoms You Can’t Ignore
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed among men, other than skin cancer. Globally, 1.1 million men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. This type of cancer is usually slow progressing, but has the potential to spread quickly if left untreated. Therefore, it’s not only important for patients to have a
Read MoreWhat Can You Do About Elevated PSA Levels?
Your PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) is a protein produced by the cells of the prostate gland. PSA levels are important, as they can be used as a screening testing tool to determine whether a man has prostate cancer. Before, the PSA level test was only used to monitor men who had a history of prostate cancer,
Read MoreProstate Cancer Awareness
September serves as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, which is an important month to shine the light on a very important issue, as prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men, and the second-leading cause of cancer death in men (behind only lung cancer). According to the American Cancer Society, there will be approximately
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