BPH Medication and Cancer
Clinical trials have shown that finasteride and dutasteride, which are both 5-alpha inhibitors, may be associated with gynecomastia, breast pain, tenderness, and even breast cancer. According to an article published in the National Center for Biotechnology Information, “Case reports and clinical trial results have suggested that treatment with 5ARIs may be associated with male breast […]
Synovial Fluid: Too much of a good thing?
Synovial fluid is a lubricating fluid in the knees that is necessary for reducing friction, helping with joint movement, and providing vital nutrients to the cartridge lining a joint. Though this fluid is vital for healthy functioning knees, too much of it can be a problem. So what exactly is synovial fluid? Synovial fluid is […]
Talking to Your Partner
A healthy sex life when dealing with fibroids may take some flexibility, communication, and in some cases, treatment. It’s not uncommon for the symptoms of uterine fibroids to affect a woman’s sex drive and sexual confidence. A woman’s body image can be affected due to fibroid symptoms such as bloating, an enlarged and distorted abdomen, […]
BPH Medication and Gynecomastia
Medication used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate can result in an increase in male breast tissue, known as gynecomastia. In fact, some experts estimate that gynecomastia will affect at least 30% of males during their lifetime. While studies, like this one, estimate that gynecomastia is present in 33–41% of normal men aged […]
Lower Body Dynamic Stretches
In order to prepare the lower half of the body for exercise, warming up with a few dynamic stretches can make a difference. By practicing these movement-based lower-body dynamic stretches, you can decrease the risk of injury, increase mobility, and have an overall safer and more effective workout. Of course, it’s always important to check […]
Fibroids and Discomfort in the Bedroom
There are many ways in which uterine fibroids can cause pain and discomfort that can impact a woman’s sex life. In fact, the relationship between fibroids and painful sex has been well-documented in studies such as this one. Though the constant pressure and the location of a fibroid or fibroids can contribute to pain and […]
Seeking a Quick Fix
It’s tempting to take a medication that can relieve the urinary issues caused by an enlarged prostate, however, is it worth it? Though it’s human nature to want to find a quick fix to resolve the obnoxious urinary issues that benign prostate hyperplasia causes, these so-called quick fixes, such as medication can come at a […]
Ready, Set, Stretch
When it comes to stretching, movement-based, dynamic stretches can be easily incorporated into your daily exercise routine. In fact, when practiced regularly and correctly, this type of stretching has been proven to increase energy levels, and physical strength, and improve range of motion. All of which can increase mobility and decrease knee pain. Practicing dynamic […]
When Sex is Painful because of Fibroids
Not only can fibroids affect self-esteem and body image, but they can also impact relationships and sex. In fact, many women with fibroids have reported adverse effects on their sex life for several reasons. First of all, untreated uterine fibroids have been known to cause pain during sexual intercourse, especially when they grow near the […]
The Prostate and Urinary Issues
Many men experience urinary symptoms due to an enlarged prostate, however, many of these men are unaware as to why that is. In fact, the most common symptoms of an enlarged prostate are urinary issues. These include, but are not limited to frequent urination, having a hard time getting started, having a weak urine stream, peeing […]