Speaking of Health Thursday, January 26, 2023 Women often are told about the importance of Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic muscles. It turns out that men can benefit from these exercises as well. Pelvic floor muscles span the bottom of the pelvis and support the internal pelvic organs. In men, this includes the bladder, prostate and…

According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, and prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men. Here are five things you should know about prostate cancer and prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests. 1. Prostate cancer is silent for…

When working with patients who have problems with their bones, I often think of the phrase, "out of sight, out of mind." When it comes to taking care of our bodies, so often we forget about taking care of the things we can't see, such as our bones. Did you know that our bones start…

Sterile steam has multiple uses in health care. It can sterilize surgical instruments, clear blocked nasal passages and humidify hospital rooms to limit the spread of pathogens. It also can be used in a minimally invasive therapy to treat an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, also known as BPH. Benign prostatic hyperplasia…

Speaking of Health Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Some men believe that a small blue pill is the only treatment option for erectile dysfunction. The truth is that medications are not the only tool in the toolbox. Many options relieve symptoms and lead to more satisfying sexual experiences. The first step is to discuss your erectile dysfunction…

Speaking of Health Wednesday, June 1, 2022 If you've been diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — noncancerous tissue growth within the prostate — it's time for you and your health care team to talk about treatment options. These options depend on the severity of your symptoms, which can range from having a weak urine stream…

Get a group of men together, and the conversation is likely to weave around many topics. Weather, politics, sports, hobbies, work or travel all are likely. But it's unlikely that erectile dysfunction will be freely discussed. That's because most men don't like to talk about it. It may create feelings of embarrassment, shame, guilt and…

Historically, men have been hesitant to seek medical attention when something seems wrong with their health. Also, men aren't as likely as women to have preventive screenings and checkups with their health care team. This is a problem because early detection of a medical issue is the best way to improve effectiveness of condition treatment…

Peyronie's disease is a common yet poorly understood condition. Between 8% and 10% of men in their mid-teens to their 80s have signs or symptoms of Peyronie's disease. It is a noncancerous condition that is a result of scar tissue developing on the penis. This causes curved and painful erections. It can prevent sexual intercourse,…

Urinary incontinence is a common and often embarrassing condition that results in the unintentional loss of urine. While women are more likely than men to experience symptoms of urinary incontinence, it can be particularly troublesome for men. About 3% to 10% of men will experience symptoms in their lifetimes and report a high level of…