Category: Prostatitis

Your prostate has a secret line of defense that scientists only just discovered. Specialized immune cells called T cells travel to the prostate and stay there for months or years, standing guard against infection. Now researchers believe the same process that protects mouse prostates may apply to humans, and it could open a new door in prostate cancer treatment. keep reading

Prostatitis is considered the most common urinary tract problem for men under 50, and the 3rd most common above that age. Previously, we described a promising paper about tadalafil (an ED drug) helping ease prostatitis symptoms, but like all research, repetition of results is necessary to confirm the evidence. Now, a more recent study adds the authority of higher level research... keep reading

I recently posted a blog on the relationship between prostate inflammation (specifically, prostatitis) and prostate cancer. I opened with the question, “Is there a connection between prostatitis and prostate cancer (PCa)?” We still don’t have a conclusive answer, but experts do recommend that men with the uncomfortable or even painful condition called prostatitis be informed keep reading

Is there a connection between prostatitis and prostate cancer (PCa)? No one knows for sure because there’s evidence on both sides of the question. What is prostatitis? Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland (think of swelling and irritation). Roughly 6-10% of men will have prostatitis at some time. There are two general types: keep reading

Prostatitis, or inflammation of the prostate gland, ranges from an annoying dull ache to a chronically painful nightmare. Diagnosis is challenging because its symptoms overlap with those of other pelvic and prostate conditions. The four main prostatitis symptoms are pain, difficulty urinating, sexual dysfunction, and general health concerns such as fatigue and flu-like feelings. Roughly keep reading