Prostate Blog

I always hear in health class and TV shows that men like to have their prostate massaged. Does it feel good? If so how do I massage my own prostate?

dookie knows ;-p

prostate massage is done by inserting lubricated finger(s) in the anus at a curved angle towards you like a "come here" motion… there is a fleshy knob of skin that you will feel and feels good to rub
have fun

My doctor did a prostate exam and that night I started to urinate during the night for the 1st time 3 times and started to dribble. This has been going on for a few days now. Did my doctor injure my prostate?

Your prostate may have swollen in response to the stimulation during the exam, causing it to press against your bladder. I doubt that you’re actually "injured," but if it doesn’t subside by itself in a few days you may want to consult your doctor again.

I’ve been trying to massage my prostate gland. I know its somewhere between the scrotum and the anus but even if i poke tat part, it has no feeling just pain (because the skin is stretched). I prefer not to use a sex toy though. So anyone got any suggestion?

You will have to insert something longer OR have your girlfriend do it for you

I learned how to massage my prostate, but I don’t get a kick out of it and my wrist starts hurting. Can you even get an orgasm massaging your own prostate?

The prostate itself doesn;t cause an orgasm, but it just releases more semen than normal

My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer 5 years ago and had radiotherapy after which he was ok until early this year when his PSA started to rise. It is now 16 and he has been advised to go on permanent hormone treatment. The doctor didn’t tell us how likely this was to work and how long for. He is 63. Does anyone here know anything about it.

I’m not sure what you mean by “work”. I assume you know this will not cure him of the disease. prostate cancer is typically slow growing and far more often than not managed very well. How aggressive it is, is determined by the Gleason score. This would have been determined at biopsy. Hormone therapy is standard care and works quite well at slowing the disease for long periods of time. It is not unusual to see men with prostate cancer for 15-20 and more. Whenever you realize you have an unanswered question call the doctor and ask over the phone they are used to it – it’s part of the job.

You may also be interested in knowing there is a prostate cancer vaccine due on the market by February. I can’t remember the name but I believe it is coming from a company in New Jersey. From what I was told it works very well, but it is also very expensive $30,000-$40,000. The patient’s tumor cells are used to make the vaccine so it is specific to the patient and their cancer. Over time, which fortunately you husband has, I suspect the price will come down. I also believe this type of vaccine will become available for different types of cancer. I work with a doctor who has had one for brain tumors in clinical trials for a few years now and it has been doing very well. Best wishes.

At the core level, all types of cancers are the result of defects in the genetic codes. The defect causes unrestrained growth of cells leading to malignancy. The cells have their natural mechanism for correcting the DNA deficits, but sometimes this mechanism fails to act and that becomes the cause of certain diseases including cancer.

Cancers are in most part are the result of genetic abnormalities, but not all abnormalities are the result of hereditary defects.

- In many cases the defects are the family traits.

- In many cases defects are the result of faulty lifestyle.

- In many cases, malignancy does not occur despite the DNA abnormalities at birth.

- Even if there are DNA defects at birth, they do not turn into cancer unless they are triggered off by such factors as excessive exposure to radiation or toxins.

So far as prostate cancer is concerned, the medical scientists have taken rather long to conclude that this particular type of cancer does run in the families. Most of these researches were based on the technique called ‘case control method’. This technique works in this manner:

- First it identifies men with prostate cancer

- Then a survey is taken on their families; it helps to find out how many relatives have the disease.

- Parallelly the investigations are carried on the families of men of same age, without prostate cancer.

- Now a comparison is made between the families of the patients of prostate cancer and the healthy men to arrive at a risk ratio.

- Most of the researches on the hereditary link of prostate cancer, are more or less in agreement that a family history of prostate cancer would double a man’s risk of developing the disease.

- Many of the researches however differ with regard to the degree of risk. But it has been commonly found out that: the risk is greater when close relatives have the disease. Risks also increase for those whose multiple relatives have been affected with prostate cancer, and also when the disease has been diagnosed at an early age.

Though discovered late, these findings have important socio-medical implications. Now the researchers are trying to find out the exact defects that lead to prostate cancer in some men and it will be a significant leap in the medical history as this finding will be able to warn the men whether they have greater risk of developing prostate cancer. Men with greater hereditary risks may be advised to undergo prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening 5-10 years earlier than at the usual age of 50. At the same time they will be asked to incorporate certain preventive measures in their lifestyle so that the cancer cells are not able to continue with their injuring tasks.

anonymous
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/hereditary-risk-for-prostate-cancer-things-you-should-know-83842.html

I heard if you drink too much orange juice, you have a higher chance of developing prostate cancer.

It can help you prevent since it has lot of vitamins in there. But having a right diet still the best to prevent a prostate cancer.

I heard if you drink too much orange juice, you have a higher chance of developing prostate cancer.

It can help you prevent since it has lot of vitamins in there. But having a right diet still the best to prevent a prostate cancer.

Many men will experience prostate problems over the course of their lifetime. It is estimated that 50% of men over 40 experience some sort of prostate symptoms and that depending on longevity that can go up to 95%. Some early symptoms of prostate disease are:

 

• Blood in the urine

 

• Impotency

 

• Urgent or frequent urination

 

• Burning feeling during urination

 

• Painful ejaculation

 

When first confronted with these symptoms it is a very frightening experience. The word cancer or tumor itself has a very negative connotation and for good reason. This brings fear and anxiety into peoples lives. The good news is that many of the symptoms associated with prostate cancer are also symptoms which are mimicked by a much less serious condition called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH.

 

What is the Prostate

 

The prostate lies below the bladder which stores urine. It surrounds the urethra which is the tube that urine flows through during evacuation. The prostate is one of the 3 glands necessary for reproduction and supplies about 15% of the total volume of semen. The exact function of the prostate is still largely unknown but is believed to promote survival of sperm cells by reducing acidity in the vagina.

 

What is BPH

 

Benign Prostaic Hyperplasis (BPH) is a condition that is also known as an enlarged prostate. This occurs from an increase in the number of cells in the prostate. This may occur in different parts of the prostate leading to different prostate shapes. This is a common condition and in no way associated with prostate cancer.

 

How can BPH be Treated

 

Now that we know what BPH is and what causes it, how can it be treated? For many years it was treated by surgery. The most common surgical procedure is trans urethral resection of the prostate gland (TURP). While the majority of men undergoing this procedure reported improved conditions it is not without it’s complications and needed to be repeated in anywhere from 2-10% of men within 5 years. Another treatment is through prescription drugs that also have a host of side effects. More recently a number of patients have reported positive results by the use of herbal remedies. For centuries ancient sages have were using saw palmetto berries, stinging nettle, rye pollen, star grass and pumpkin seeds to treat men with urological and prostate problems. Century’s later scientific study has affirmed their importance in fighting these disorders.

 

Is Beta-sitosterol Effective in treating BPH

 

Beta-sitosterol is a micro nutrient found in the cells and cell membranes of oil producing plants. It is a plant fat known as phytosterols. In this natural state it is very hard for the body to incorporate. Plant sterols were first described chemically in 1922. It was found that pumpkin seeds contained high amounts of the Beta-sitosterol. In its dietary form it is obtained from saw palmetto which contains very high levels of the substance.

 

Since then there have been many blind studies that have proven its effectiveness in the treatment of BPH. We have summarized a few for you review.

 

A very intensive study done over 31 years and involving 2929 men published in 1998 vol. 280 of the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that strong extracts of saw palmetto containing high levels of Beta-sitosterol improves urological symptoms and improved flow rates.

 

One of the most important and well done studies was conducted by Dr. Berges of the University of Bochum in Germany and published in the Lancet, vol 345 (1995). This study was done using 200 men, half of who received a placebo over the course of one year and concluded that “Significant improvement in symptoms and urinary flow parameters show the effectiveness of beta-sitosterol in the treatment of BPH.”

 

In conclusion, while ancient people were aware of the benefits of plants and berries containing Beta-sitosterol on prostate health it wasn’t until modern times that science could identify the substance that was responsible for the results that they were seeing. With the many studies done over the last 25 years the scientific community has been able to consistently repeat the benefits of the substance on men who are suffering from BPH and give them a proven alternative to drugs and surgery.

John Bradstreet
http://www.articlesbase.com/supplements-and-vitamins-articles/the-effects-of-betasitosterol-on-bph-and-prostate-health-740654.html

Do you know what your prostate is? If you don’t, you are not the only
one. All men should know about their prostate. More than 30 million men
have problems with their prostate as they age.

Fifty percent of men over 60 have symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
Ninety percent of men over 70 have the symptoms.

Thirty-five percent of men over 50 have prostatitis (infection in their
prostate gland).

This year, 230,000 men will be told they have prostate cancer. 30,000
men will die from it.

Those are scary numbers for not knowing what a prostate is, aren’t they?

Prostate: What is That?

The prostate is a small gland that surrounds the urethra- the tube that
carries urine from the bladder to the penis. During puberty, the prostate
grows a lot. It stops growing and then starts again at about age 40. In a
lot of men, it doesn’t stop growing. About half of men do not complain of any symptoms regarding their prostate gland, but the rest of them develop health problems that need to be addressed immediately.

The 3 Illnesses Affecting Prostate Health
Enlarged prostate (BPH)

Prostate Cancer

Prostatitis, an infection in the prostate gland

Some symptoms of which every man should be aware:

Difficulty urinating

Pain while urinating

Erectile Dysfunction

Chills and Fever

Pain in the lower abdomen

How to Talk to the Doctor About Your prostate Health

First, you need to make a list of all the symptoms you’ve been having and
any questions you have concerning your prostate health.

Tell the doctor about anything unusual you’ve been experiencing such as
changes in frequency of urination or problems urinating.

Describe your symptoms to your doctor. Don’t be shy about it. Doctors
can only help you if you tell them what is going on.

Whatever your diagnosis turns out to be, thoroughly discuss treatment
options with your doctor. Follow his advice and take medications as
prescribed.

If a man has prostate cancer and the problem is not caught before it has advanced very far, his chances of living are minimal. This is a terrifying thought because as studies have shown, men tend to put off going to the doctor. Some will go through severe pain and refuse to see an M.D… If you are one of those men, you need to listen carefully: If you have one of the three problems, you could end up impotent or worse- dead. If you are the wife, sister, daughter, son or father of a man over 40 and he does not see a doctor regularly, make sure he is informed.

By making yourself aware of the problems that will likely be part of your
future and making the doctor aware of the symptoms you have, you may
avoid years of pain, impotency and possible death.

Marlon Dirk
http://www.articlesbase.com/cancer-articles/prostate-health-awareness-is-crucial-741586.html