Prostate Health

Prostate Conditions

The Basics
Prostatitis
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

The Basics

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Your Prostate May Be Causing That Painful Ejaculation

It's a pain when pleasure hurts, and your prostate could be behind your post-ejaculation pain.

by Kurtis Bright

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Urinary Issues Could Point to One of Two Prostate Conditions

An enlarged or inflamed gland can make urination problematic, though the symptoms differ.

by Aleck Woogmaster

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An Enlarged Prostate Is a Natural Development

While cells control the gland's size, diet can help prostate health. Supplements? Not so much.

by Aleck Woogmaster

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How Is Sexual Function Affected by Prostate Procedures?

BPH treatments, including UroLift, have side effects. Sex doesn't have to suffer, though.

by Emily Blaire

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Prostatitis

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Treat Acute Bacterial Prostatitis Before It Gets Any Worse

Prostate inflammation accompanied by pain, nausea and urinary issues needs to be treated.

by Austin Harvey

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Here's How You Get—and Get Rid of—Bacterial Prostatitis

A prostate infection is painful, distressing and can hinder your sex life. Be informed.

by Helen Massy

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Acupuncture Shows Promise for Prostatitis Pain

A chronic condition is challenging, but some well-placed needles may give relief, a study finds.

by Kate Daniel

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Take a Walk for Prostate Care and Prostatitis Management

Exercise, even of light intensity, can help the prostate gland and its connected systems.

by Aleck Woogmaster

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

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Possible Causes of Enlarged Prostate Symptoms in Young Men

Urinary symptoms can point to an enlarged prostate, but not always in men in their 20s and 30s.

by Helen Massy

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Get to Know Water Vapor Thermal Therapy for BPH

Steam treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia can minimize sexual function side effects.

by James Anderson

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This Drug Class Treats BPH but Has Sexual Side Effects

Reversing prostate growth with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may cause low libido or ED.

by Kate Daniel

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7 Lifestyle Adjustments You May Need to Make to Live With BPH

Some men effectively manage their enlarged prostate symptoms without medication or surgery.

by David Hopper

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Understanding Your Prostate

What the Hell (Else) Does My Prostate Do?

Besides driving ejaculation, the gland produces an enzyme that helps regulate its own growth.

By Geoff Nudelman

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A Plant-Based Diet Is Palatable to Your Prostate

Whole grains, fruits, veggies can lower the risk of aggressive cancer and high PSA, studies say.

By Chris Gerbasi

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A Brief History of the Prostate

Do we take our knowledge about prostates for granted? Maybe, but it's all thanks to research.

By Jason Crosby

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Potential Outcomes of Your Prostate Exam

Most prostate exams yield nothing alarming, but a doctor may order additional tests.

By Kurtis Bright

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Yoga for Prostate Health

Making yoga integral to your workout may improve overall health and be good for your prostate.

By Shayne Tyrpin