Tag: BPH

Most men chalk up erection trouble to age and leave it at that. New findings suggest the prostate deserves a closer look. Men with BPH report difficulty holding an erection at nearly twice the rate of men without it, based on an analysis of over six million men. Neither problem goes away on its own, and both respond better to early attention. keep reading

What if treating BPH didn’t mean risking sexual function? Seventeen studies now back Transperineal Laser Ablation – a minimally invasive approach that reduces troublesome urinary symptoms while preserving ejaculatory and erectile health. Discover how this technique is reshaping relief for men dealing with prostate enlargement. keep reading

Could the health of your gums influence your prostate? Studies now connect untreated periodontal disease with risks that reach beyond the mouth, implicating oral bacteria in prostate issues like BPH and prostatitis. Research suggests that brushing up your dental routine may offer benefits far outside the dentist’s chair. keep reading

What if knowing everything about your prostate wasn’t just about high-tech scans, but also about someone truly hearing what matters most? Empathic listening and attention to personal values at Sperling Prostate Center set the stage for more informed, satisfying choices in prostate care. keep reading

For decades, standard TRUS biopsies relied on 12+ random needles—missing aggressive cancers up to 46% of the time and increasing risks of infection. Today, real-time MRI-guided biopsies use just 2–4 precisely targeted needles, giving doctors clearer answers with fewer side effects. Discover why MRI-guided precision is changing prostate cancer diagnosis. keep reading

Inflammation is a normal response to injury, disease, invasion by bacteria or viruses, exposure to toxins, and radiation. Acute inflammation is rapid, temporary, and protective. It gradually disappears as healing proceeds. However, other types of inflammation are “silent” and can linger indefinitely. This is called chronic inflammation. It can trigger cancerous mutations in many organ cells, including the prostate gland... keep reading

A January 2024 journal article begins, “Yoga is widely used as a therapeutic approach to enhance physical and mental well-being, addressing various biophysiological issues.”[i] It may sound rather generic, but the paper is actually about prostate health. Its authors call for new clinical studies on how yoga may help men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) keep reading

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an aging-related, noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. The exact cause is not yet known, but it is theorized that testosterone plays role (e.g. men whose testicles were removed before puberty do not get BPH). keep reading

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is an enlargement of the prostate gland that typically begins after age 50 and continues. It is a noncancerous condition, meaning it poses no life-threatening risks and cannot spread to other parts of the body... keep reading

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is an enlargement of the prostate gland that typically begins after age 50 and continues. It is a noncancerous condition, meaning it poses no life-threatening risks and cannot spread to other parts of the body... keep reading