Growing older for men is usually accompanied by prostate issues. The most common problem is an enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which causes issues with urinating. But the most serious problem is prostate cancer. If you are a man who is over the age of 65, and especially if you have a family
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Testosterone is the hormone responsible for typically male characteristics such as a deeper voice, facial hair and a muscular build. As men age testosterone levels start to decrease, with levels peaking during early adulthood and then waning at a rate of 1-2 percent a year starting sometime in a man’s 30s. By the time a
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A prostate cancer diagnosis means you have a malignant tumor or adenocarcinoma in your prostate gland. Prostate cancer is on the rise in the United States, with more than 241,000 men diagnosed each year. The disease typically progresses slowly and presents symptoms only in its late stages. Men with prostate cancer have high levels of
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As men age, their risk of developing prostate cancer increases. And while prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death for American men, when detected early, the five-year survival rate is 100 percent, while the ten-year survival rate is an astounding 98 percent. How can a leading cause of mortality have such an incredibly
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If you have been trying for a baby but have found it’s taking longer than expected, it may be due to a number of reasons – but low sperm count and poor sperm motility (movability) are common causes of male infertility. Nearly one in six men suffers with this condition. A low sperm count means
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