It’s a surgery no man would ever want. But for decades, it’s been the standard treatment for a severely enlarged prostate.
When a man’s prostate expands to the point that he can’t urinate, his doctor usually recommends a procedure called TURP. It stands for transurethral resection of the prostate.[1]
During a TURP operation, men are given a general anesthesia. The surgeon gains access to the prostate by inserting an instrument into the tip of the penis.… Read More
Erectile dysfunction can be devastating to a man. But it can be just as difficult for his partner.
“The first thing a woman thinks when a man can’t get an erection is that it’s her fault,” says Dr. Andrew McCullough. “Nothing could be further from the truth.” Dr. McCullough is director of sexual health and male infertility at NYU Medical Center in New York City.… Read More
An enlarged prostate can make a man miserable.
It can cause him to constantly feel like he has to pee. This makes it difficult to get a good night’s sleep.
And that’s just the beginning…
Sitting through a long meeting, going on long car rides, or getting through a plane flight without getting up multiple times to use the bathroom can be impossible.… Read More
By the time they reach their 50s, half of men have an enlarged prostate.
This condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. It can make you miserable.
Men with the condition often have a hard time emptying their bladder completely. They may have to urinate so often that it interferes with their sleep. This can lead to fatigue and other health problems.… Read More
Editor’s Note: This week in Health Watch, we’ve been talking about nocturia… How it cuts into your sleep and not only ruins your nights, but your days, too. Yesterday you found out how a urinary tract infection may be the real culprit behind your nocturia symptoms. Today, you’ll discover proven, natural ways to help you finally get a good night’s sleep.… Read More
Editor’s Note: We’re taking on one of the most common—and frustrating—health issues men face as they get older… Getting up to pee at night, or nocturia. Friday, you discovered two common reasons you go so much. Today, we’re going deeper into one you may not know much about…
It has a reputation for being a female problem. But urinary tract infections (UTIs) can affect men, too.… Read More