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Pumpkin seed oil has shown positive results in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). That said, researchers are still trying to figure out the mechanism behind how it works. There’s no shortage of advice floating around when it comes to prostate health. People will try anything, from supplements to folk remedies. Some of it […]

Some symptoms of low testosterone can actually be caused by other factors, like a lack of sleep or too much stress. Serum levels alone do not indicate testosterone deficiency, and adding more to your body can backfire if you don’t actually need it. Often in the fitness and wellness spaces, testosterone can be treated like […]

If you watched the Super Bowl this year, you probably saw the “tight end” commercial – the one that used humor to make a serious point: more men need to get screened for prostate cancer. On that message, I’m fully aligned, and it was a great way to open up the dialogue. If you do […]

“We don’t want to cure the disease and break the man.” A Southern accent on the UroNurse podcast begins by describing the importance of a life well-lived post-prostate cancer treatment, and you can hear the subdued excitement he’s holding back about his profession. Dr. Brent Sharpe loves what he does and cares about people becoming […]

Media coverage of hormone replacement therapies has seen a surge in the last several months, spotlighting a surprising trend: women taking high-dose testosterone. Articles from moguls like the New York Times and ABC News weighed in, raising questions about safety, effectiveness, and long-term health impacts on women using testosterone as a “boost” for libido, energy, […]

Conversations about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have carried a degree of hesitation for many years – on both sides of the exam table. That’s largely because FDA black box warnings broadly framed hormone therapy as high-risk, despite growing evidence to the contrary. The FDA’s recent decision to remove those warnings doesn’t signal a sudden endorsement […]

When a routine but urgent surgery at a major hospital turned into a trauma case, Jane was left with damaged ureters, and her life was transformed into a struggle, dependent on nephrostomy urine bags and frequent hospital visits. “We were told [the ureter] was never irreparable,” recalled her daughter, Jill, who is Jane’s primary caregiver […]

Chances are, you’ve heard the acronym “PSA.” It stands for prostate-specific antigen, a protein produced by cells in the prostate, which is a walnut-sized gland below the bladder that’s involved in semen production. Normally, only small amounts of PSA enter the bloodstream. But when the prostate is affected by certain health conditions, PSA levels can […]

What we eat impacts every physiological process and anatomical structure, and the prostate is no exception. The foods we consume directly affect how the prostate functions. Lycopene has been on the research radar for quite some time, and new studies are helping to explain how it actually works inside the body. From reducing oxidative stress […]

Spina bifida is one of the most common congenital disabilities affecting the central nervous system. It affects roughly 1 in 2,875 births in the United States each year, and happens when the spinal column doesn’t fully close during early development in the womb, affecting nerves, muscles, and organs in different ways.¹ The condition ranges in […]

Cialis (Tadalafil) is best known as a treatment for erectile dysfunction, but it is also approved for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate. The dosage differs depending on the condition – higher doses of up to 20mg as-needed are typically used for ED, while lower daily doses around 5mg are prescribed for BPH. […]

Emotions are high when a baby enters the world, and parents want the best for their newborn. When an anomaly pops up, it’s easy to worry – even when it’s something benign. One of the most common findings during newborn exams is an undescended testicle, also called cryptorchidism. This condition can sound alarming, but most […]