Erectile Dysfunction and an Enlarged Prostate- What’s the Connection?
We’ve all seen the commercials, and heard the jokes. Or maybe you are someone or know someone who’s used it. We’re talking about viagra, and more specifically Erectile Dysfunction. Fortunately, erectile dysfunction, commonly referred to as ED, is no longer something that’s only whispered about within a relationship, or embarrassingly disclosed to a doctor. It’s […]
Preventing Summer UTIs
Summer is here, and with that comes sunny beach days, vacations, barbecues with family and friends, and an increase in Urinary Tract Infections. Yep, you read that correctly. Each year, more than 8 million people are treated for urinary tract infections, and research shows that the majority of them happen in the summer. According to […]
To Stand or Not To Stand
Believe it or not, when it comes to urinating with prostate issues- sitting down may be the best choice. According to research from the Leiden University Medical Centre in the Netherlands, “sitting down to pee allows for a more favorable urodynamic profile”. This means, roughly, the flow of uring is stronger which can help keep […]
Enlarged Prostate: What’s Normal and What’s Not
One of the most common symptoms of an enlarged prostate is frequent urination. Unless you’re drinking excessive amounts of water before bed, if you find yourself needing to urinate throughout the night, this could signal that you may be experiencing the effects of benign prostatic hyperplasia, also known as an enlarged prostate. But what exactly […]