Enjoying the Fall, Pain Free
Though we can not control fluctuating temperatures during the changing of the seasons, we can take action to lessen the impact it can have on our bodies. In our last article, we took a look at 5 simple ways to decrease weather-related knee pain, which were: Turn up the heat and keep those joints warm […]
Reducing Weather Related Joint Pain
“In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.” – Mark Twain Preceding every change in temperature comes a change in barometric pressure which can increase knee pain and stiffness. So why is this? The general consensus among experts is that the increase in joint pain that can precede […]
Dutasteride and BPH
A medication that can treat benign prostate hyperplasia symptoms and reduce prostate size, is the FDA-approved 5-alpha reductase inhibitor dutasteride. Dutasteride, also known by its brand name Avodart, works by inhibiting the 5-alpha reductase enzyme, by converting some of the body’s testosterone into dihydrotestosterone– which can cause further prostate growth. The overproduction of dihydrotestosterone, also […]
Risks and Side Effects of a Myomectomy
When fibroids are causing troublesome symptoms, and pain, and interfere with your normal activities, it is important to be aware that there are many treatment options available to relieve this burden. These treatment options can result in a decrease in symptoms, and in the case of a hysterectomy or a myomectomy, remove the fibroids completely. […]
Pain Before the Storm
When it comes to people experiencing an increase in knee pain before a rainstorm, the research backing this occurrence is mixed. Maybe you’ve heard a relative or friend predict a rainstorm based on an ache in their joints, or maybe you’ve experienced it. Is it possible? A recent study published in the British Medical Journal […]
Finasteride: BPH and Male Pattern Baldness
Though originally used to treat benign prostate hyperplasia, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are now widely prescribed to combat hair loss. In fact, in 2020 around 2.4 million prescriptions were written for the 5-alpha reductase inhibitor finasteride, in order to treat male pattern baldness. So what is a 5-alpha reductase? 5-alpha reductase is an enzyme that is present […]
Removing Fibroids Permanently
Even with all of the treatment options available to women with uterine fibroids, a hysterectomy is still a preferred treatment method, due to the fact that it is currently the only definitive treatment option for removing fibroids permanently. However, since the procedure removes the uterus and cervix, a hysterectomy is not an option for women […]
Drinking Water For Your Health
Before you reach for that morning cup of coffee, you may want to drink a glass of water, especially when you find out the benefits this can have on your health, including your knee osteoarthritis. Drinking adequate amounts of water, as most of us already know, has many health benefits. It keeps our skin healthy […]
Side Effects and Risks of a Hysterectomy
As we’ve covered in our previous articles, a hysterectomy, which is the surgical removal of the uterus and cervix, is one of the treatment options for women with uterine fibroids. And, like all surgeries, it comes with its own set of side effects and risks. One of the benefits of having a hysterectomy is that […]
Phenoxybenzamine: A Permanent Solution?
Other alpha-blockers, cause a return of symptoms once the medication is discontinued, however, the effect of phenoxybenzamine is permanent. Phenoxybenzamine was one of the first alpha-blockers studied for its ability to reduce some symptoms of an enlarged prostate. As a non-specific alpha-blocker, early studies reported that phenoxybenzamine successfully relaxes the urethra and reduces the frequency […]