4 Common Female Sexual Health Issues: How to Detect Them, and What to Do Next
An estimated four in 10 women experience sexual problems at some point in their lives. The causes can range from hormone changes to infections.
All over the country, an estimated 15 million men wake up in the middle of the night to pee because of an enlarged prostate. Many of these men have tried prescriptions but only marginal improvement, if any at all.
Waking up multiple times a night to pee isn’t a solution either and can take a toll on your health in general. Long-term interrupted sleep can cause a variety of other issues, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, weight-related issues, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and colorectal cancer.
If you’ve tried meds and they just aren’t working, there are other ways to treat an enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), that spare you the side effects of medications or long hospital stays.
Knowing what’s right for you requires a little know-how. To begin: How do you know if your prostate is enlarged?
Let’s start with the prostate’s position in the body, just beneath the bladder and surrounding the urethra, which carries urine from the bladder. Basically, the prostate “hugs” the urethra, lightly.
However, as men age, the cells in their prostates multiply due to a sex hormone called dihydrotestosterone. When the prostate tissue expands so much that it presses against the urethra (bear hug), it is considered enlarged. This is why men with BPH typically have trouble starting to pee and have a weak stream, even though they feel they have to go frequently, especially at night.
And it likely will occur with you. An estimated 50% of men between the ages of 51 and 60 have BPH; among men aged 60 to 69, it’s 70%, and for men over 70, it’s 80%.
BPH is among the leading reasons men visit The Urology Group. We’re continuously researching new treatments so each patient has a choice that suits him. Our first approach typically involves lifestyle changes (such as exercise and a healthier diet) followed by medications.
Many men, however, require something more. Among your options:
There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for BPH. If you are among the 15 million men experiencing symptoms, it might be time to schedule a visit with a urologist. Not only can you rule out prostate cancer and prevent other conditions from developing, but you can also return to a normal night’s sleep.
If you’re concerned about your prostate health, or believe you are experiencing signs of an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer, contact us. You can request an appointment online, easily, today.
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