Urinary Symptoms and Sexual Dysfunction The periodical Mayo Clinic Proceedings published the results of a study that looked at the link between common BPH urinary symptoms and sexual dysfunction. Researchers studied 2,115 men between the ages of 40 and 79, by having them complete a questionnaire about their sexual function and urinary tract symptoms every …
UFE: An Alternative to Surgery Uterine Fibroid Embolization is a very effective, minimally-invasive procedure to remove uterine fibroids. It can also be an alternative to a major surgery such as a hysterectomy or a myomectomy, and has a much shorter recovery time. Unlike major surgery to remove fibroids which can require a few nights in …
Knee Injections: Do They Work? Knee osteoarthritis is painful and can cause a decrease in mobility that puts limits on what you can do. Therefore many people turn to knee injections to help relieve this pain. So what are knee injections? And do they work? When physical therapy and pain medication taken by mouth fail …
Treating BPH with Prostate Artery Embolization From minimally invasive to more extensive surgeries, there are several procedures that can treat benign prostate hyperplasia. In recent years many men suffering from the uncomfortable and disruptive symptoms of an enlarged prostate, have been finding relief through a non-invasive procedure called Prostate Artery Embolization. Prostate Artery Embolization is …
Medical Advancements in Fibroid Treatment Fortunately for the estimated 26 million women in the United States that have uterine fibroids, huge medical advancements have been made that allow for a variety of treatment methods. These range from medication to hormone therapy, as well as both invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures to remove the fibroids completely. …
Prescription Painkillers for Knee Pain The first line of medication treatment to reduce knee pain is usually NSAIDs, however, sometimes opioids are used. But are they worth their risk? As we covered in previous articles, NSAIDs stand for Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and are used to treat inflammation, pain, and swelling. These medicines can be bought …
An Enlarged Prostate: Signs and Symptoms Getting up several times to urinate throughout the night, could be a symptom of benign prostate hyperplasia. Which is also known as an enlarged prostate. An enlarged prostate? What does that mean? Well, before we get into that, let’s take a look at exactly what the prostate is. The …
Recovery Time of Fibroid Treatment When it comes to the different procedures that can remove uterine fibroids, the recovery time of each method is something to keep in mind. Some surgeries like a hysterectomy will require a few nights of hospitalization following the procedure, and take several weeks or even months of rest in order …
Frequent use of NSAIDs: Is it Worth the Risk? In the United States, it is estimated that over 29 million people use over-the-counter pain medication such as aspirin or ibuprofen daily. You read that right. 29 million people are popping over-the-counter pain pills every day, for everything from back pain to joint pain, to knee …
BPH Medication: Combination Therapy Of all of the medication-based treatments for an enlarged prostate, there is evidence to suggest that combination therapy of alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, is the most effective. Alpha-blockers are medicines that are used to relax muscle tissue thereby helping to relieve pressure and urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate, …
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