Prostate Problems and Solutions

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Aquablation offers the newest response to BPH   Fact checked by Shannon Sparks   About a year ago, 68-year-old Chicago native and Las Vegas resident Ellis Harris was struggling with severe benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition where the prostate is enlarged but not cancerous. A normal-sized prostate is about 25 grams, but Harris’ was well beyond […]

Multiple options to help men with ED, enlarged prostate

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The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I recently saw my doctor for urinary symptoms. He said that I have enlarged prostate. We decided to wait to start treatment. But now I wonder if I should take Cialis since the TV ads say it helps with symptoms from an enlarged prostate and erectile dysfunction. […]

Simple steps to relieve prostate symptoms

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The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts  Q: I have a frequent urge to urinate and need to get up a three times per night to empty my bladder. According to my doctor, I have an enlarged prostate. Otherwise I am healthy. He suggested medication. Do I need to start treatment immediately? A: Doctors call […]

Lifestyle changes can reduce symptoms of an enlarged prostate

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By Howard LeWine, M.D. Q: I have an enlarged prostate. Over the last few months, I have a more frequent urge to urinate, especially at night. And my urine flow is so slow. I would prefer not to start medication. Any suggestions? A: Doctors call this condition benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). In most men, BPH […]