Men’s Health

The difference between 3-piece inflatable and malleable penile implants comes down to mechanics, device design, long-term maintenance expectations, optics, anatomy, and patient lifestyle. Which one you chose is best discussed with your surgeon. Erectile dysfunction (ED) that does not respond to medications like sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis), or other medications leads patients to consider surgical […]

Patients should be aware that, depending on their age, degree of prostatic growth, and the technique chosen to address BPH symptoms, they may need multiple procedures over their lifetime. BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, is a very common condition that most men will experience at some point after the age of 50. In fact, half […]

There are multiple manufacturers of penile implants, and choosing the right one for you is based on your unique physiology and anatomy. This guide can help with your decision-making, and your urologist can help you fill in any blanks. Penile implants. There are plenty of visceral reactions at the mention, but for many (96%) men […]

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for patients with a history of prostate cancer is more nuanced than once believed. While it isn’t for all men, new data suggests it can be an option when certain conditions are met. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and prostate cancer in the same context have held a lot of tension in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Bladder cancer doesn’t get as much airtime as other cancers, but it should. It’s the 10th most common cancer worldwide, with over 600,000 new cases each year and more than 200,000 deaths annually.¹ Recent research is showing that both genetics and lifestyle play a role in bladder cancer. The twist? Even if you’ve inherited a […]

Sex is meant to be intimate and enjoyable, but when urinary leakage happens, the moment can lose its magic. Urinary incontinence affects a significant number of men to varying degrees, particularly those who’ve had prostate cancer treatment. While potentially awkward, it’s also common and treatable. Defining the Disruption Sexual incontinence is a form of urinary […]