An enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasic (BPH) is a likely health scenario in many men’s lives as they progress past middle age. Although rarely present in men younger than the mid 40s, by age 55 about 25% of men will begin experiencing some of the signs and symptoms of BPH. Eventually, by age 75, half of men will be affected by the condition.
Are you worried about heart disease? You are not alone. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men. In fact, the latest statistics show that over half of all deaths from heart disease are men. Each year, over one-half million people suffer their first coronary attack. Fortunately, new research can help men improve their chances of avoiding this life-threatening condition.
Once prostate cancer has been diagnosed, it’s important for the doctor to be able to judge how widespread the cancer is and how aggressively it might grow. With this information, the doctor will be able to decide what the prognosis for the disease is, and what sort of treatment is necessary. To do this, physicians use a tool called the Gleason scale to classify the state of the disease.
Male infertility is a condition that causes a man to experience difficulty in getting a woman pregnant. It is estimated that nearly 15 percent of couples are infertile. Couples who are under the age of 35 are considered infertile if they have unsuccessfully tried to get pregnant for at least a year. Couples are considered infertile after six months of trying to conceive if they are over the age of 35.
Do you fear becoming bald as you grow older? Hair loss is a part of life for many men. More hairs on the pillow case or in the bathroom sink mean less hairs staying on your head. What used to be a full head of flawless locks may eventually turn into a thinning crown. If you realize that you are losing hair there are several steps that you can take to help regrow your hair and grow new hair in order to achieve a fuller head of hair. Many of these steps are simple and quick fixes that you can start immediately.