Early Physicians and BPH
There are many physicians to which we owe a debt of gratitude for their contributions to the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia. Most historians agree that the prostate was first anatomically described in the mid-1500s by the Italian doctor and anatomist Nicolo Massa. In his book, “Anatomiae libri introductorius,” which translates to “Introduction to Anatomy,” […]
Side Effects and Risks of Corticosteroid Injections
Corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid injections can help to relieve knee pain, however, it is temporary. Not only is the relief temporary but there is ample evidence to support that exercise can be just as effective, and so can a simple injection with plain old saline solution (which is often used as the placebo in clinical […]
Fibroid Symptom: Menorrhagia
What do heavy menstrual cycles, fatigue, dizziness, pelvic pressure and bloating, enlargement of the abdomen, constipation, increased urinary frequency, heavy bleeding (menorrhagia), pain during sex, and even infertility all have in common? If you guessed “symptoms caused by uterine fibroids.” You’re right! Although fibroids are non-cancerous, due to the many painful, uncomfortable, and life-limiting side […]
BPH Medications and Sexual Dysfunction: Something to Consider
Some treatment methods for an enlarged prostate can increase problems with sexual dysfunction, and in some cases, even cause them. Though prescription drugs are often very good at improving the symptoms of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia- such as urinary issues, they can come with their own set of problems. Because of this, some men may resort […]
It’s Time to Take Action
If you have decided it’s time to take action against the heavy bleeding, pelvic pressure, urinary issues, and sexual problems that are common symptoms of uterine fibroids- Congratulations! And, if you’ve chosen to treat the fibroid condition through a non-invasive procedure, Uterine Fibroid Embolization- Double those congratulations! As you’ve chosen a treatment procedure that has […]
Hyaluronic Acid Injection for Osteoarthritis
Another type of knee injection that is used to temporarily reduce knee pain, is a Hyaluronic Acid Injection, also known as viscosupplementation. Hyaluronic acid is a gel-like substance that occurs naturally in the body as part of the synovial lining that coats the joints. Hyaluronic acid is also present in other areas of the body […]
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 two years. What they found […]
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 the hospital and several weeks […]
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 to relieve the aching pain […]
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 a procedure performed here at MidAtlantic […]