The most common way to check for prostate cancer is to have a digital rectal exam, in which the doctor puts a gloved, lubricated finger in your rectum to feel your prostate, and a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. A higher level of PSA may mean that you have prostate cancer, but it could also [...]
Prostate cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in a man’s prostate gland. The prostate sits just below the bladder. It makes part of the fluid for semen. In young men, the prostate is about the size of a walnut. It usually grows larger as you grow older.
Prostate cancer is common in men older than [...]
Prostate cancer is common among men older than 65. Most cases are treatable because they are found with screening tests before the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Most men do not die from it.
The most common way to check for prostate cancer is to have a digital rectal exam and a [...]
Patient History
Medical and sexual histories help define the degree and nature of Erectile Dysfunction. A medical history can disclose diseases that lead to Erectile Dysfunction, while a simple recounting of sexual activity might distinguish among problems with sexual desire, erection, ejaculation, or orgasm.
Using certain prescription or illegal drugs can suggest a chemical cause, since drug [...]
Ten years ago this month the lives of millions of men and women were changed almost overnight by the advent of a little blue pill – the first oral treatment for impotence.
Viagra, developed by accident by scientists at Pfizer Laboratories, was first approved for use by the US Food and Drug Administration on March 27, [...]
Where do I go for help?
Seeking treatment of erectile dysfunction can feel awkward. Always begin by talking with your healthcare professional to get you started on the most appropriate therapy for you.
How is the diagnosis made?
Your doctor will ask you a lot of questions about your symptoms, your general health and your lifestyle. He/she will [...]
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