TURP: The Procedure and The Recovery
Did you know that for around 100 years, transurethral resection of the prostate was the main treatment method for benign prostate hyperplasia? That’s a long time. And, this procedure is still rather common today. So what exactly is a transurethral resection of the prostate? What does it entail? And what does the recovery look like? […]
Holiday Foods and Holiday…Knee Pain?
Holiday foods can be lovely and enjoyable, but for those of us suffering from knee pain caused by osteoarthritis, some of these holiday foods can be problematic. In fact, many of these foods contain ingredients that can actually wreak havoc on our bodies, leading to increased inflammation, and as a result, increased stiffness and pain. […]
Holiday Season and Fibroids
The holiday season can be a time full of laughter and joy. It can be time spent with family and friends, sharing presents and good food and fun. It can be a wonderful celebration for all, however, for women with uterine fibroids, this time of year isn’t always as carefree and joyful as it could […]
What is TURP?
Over the past few weeks, we have taken a look at the history regarding the diagnosis and treatment of an enlarged prostate. We started the series by covering the doctors and anatomists of the late 16th century who contributed to the identification of the prostate itself and the condition of an enlarged prostate. We also […]
Candy Canes, Cookies, Cakes and Pies… and Knee Pain?
The holiday season is in full swing, which means holiday lights, decorations, time with family, and food. Lots and lots of food. Candy canes, cookies, cakes, and pies. Ham, mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing, green bean casseroles, crackers, cheese. The list goes on and on and on. Though it’s probably in the best interest of all […]
Does Location Matter?
Fibroids can grow inside, underneath, and outside of the uterine walls. And, depending on their location, fibroids are usually divided into four different types: Intramural, subserosal, pedunculated, and submucosal. Intramural fibroids are fibroids that grow within the muscular uterine wall and are the most common type of fibroid. Due to their location, intramural fibroids can […]
Development of Surgical Tools
Long before the development of the technology that led to the creation of non-invasive procedures to treat benign prostate hyperplasia, the major medical advancements were the creation of new surgical tools. And, a real game changer was the creation of the resectoscope. The resectoscope was introduced in the late 1920s by Maximilian Stern. Stern was able […]
Inflammation: Destroyer or Healer?
What comes to mind when you hear the word “inflammation”? A sore throat, lower back pain, joint pain, knee pain? If you think of any of these, and countless others, you are right. All of them are influenced by inflammation. Though inflammation is a normal part of the human body’s defense system and can be […]
Cramping and Acute Fibroid Pain
If you are diagnosed with uterine fibroids and are experiencing cramping and acute fibroid pain, it could be due to fibroid degeneration. What is fibroid degeneration, you ask? Fibroid degeneration is a process that occurs when fibroids start to die off and break down. And, why would this happen? Fibroid degeneration is due to uterine […]
Improving Prostate Treatment with Innovation
One of the turning points in the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia was the invention of the irrigating cystoscope, and the many improvements made to it by Dr. Hampton Young, of Johns Hopkins University Hospital. Following the development of the irrigated cystoscope and other critical tools, physicians continued to experiment with all sorts of other […]