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Men's Health Center
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MEN'S HEALTH - ARTICLES |
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NEW  Radiation after surgery improves prostate cancer survival
July 4, 2008
There are new findings for men facing a range of treatment options for prostate cancer. Having radiation therapy after surgery improves the chances of survival, according to a preliminary report.
Men and their partners speak out on prostate cancer treatments
April 25, 2008
A wide-ranging study reports on how men feel about the outcomes of prostate cancer treatments. There are many different issues which can affect quality of life and wellbeing, the researchers say.
Testosterone link found in type 1 diabetes
April 9, 2008
Testosterone deficiency is common among men with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study. Lack of testosterone could be linked to insulin resistance.
Testosterone for Alzheimer's?
March 13, 2006
Another study has shown that application of testosterone gel to the skin of Alzheimer patients is associated with a beneficial effect - this time, an improvement in quality-of-life scales.
Peyronie's Disease - A Fact Sheet
October 11, 2005
Peyronie's disease is a condition of angulation of the penis, due to fibrous plaques in the penis itself. It affects between 1% and 2% of men, to a greater or lesser degree. This fact sheet has been written for the Sexual Dysfunction Association (UK) by experts in the field, and we reproduce it here, with permission.
Ejaculation Frequency and Prostate Cancer Risk
June 4, 2004
A new study has shown that men who ejaculate frequently are not at increased risk of developing prostate cancer. Indeed, they may well have a decreased risk, based on their lifetime ejaculation frequency . . .
Managing Erectile Dysfunction after Prostatectomy
September 10, 2003
Erectile dysfunction (ED) after radical prostatectomy is less frequent than it was, thanks to nerve-sparing surgical techniques. In addition, appropriate medication after surgery can help lessen the problem.
Androgen Replacement in the Aging Male
September 10, 2003
Two eminent physicians, Professors Jungwirth and Meryn, discuss here the complex question of hormone replacement therapy in hypogonadal and normal men as they age.
The Y in Sex
September 10, 2003
In this article taken from the ISMH newsletter, Professors Hengstschläger and Meryn clarify the importance of the recent full sequencing of the Y chromosome.
Variations in PSA Levels
July 4, 2003
A raised PSA level found on routine testing should not necessarily lead to an immediate prostate biopsy. There can be considerable natural variations in test results . . .
Male Osteoporosis
April 11, 2003
Although less frequent than in women, osteoporosis in men is not uncommon. This article describes the differences and similarities of the condition in men and women, with emphasis on the etiology and treatment options in men.
Male Depression
March 21, 2003
Depression in men is often under-diagnosed, whereas the consequences are great - successful suicide is twice as common in men than in women. This review covers many of the specific problems involved in diagnosing and treating male depression.
Early Prostate Cancer: Surgery vs. Watchful Waiting
September 27, 2002
Which is better for early prostate cancer- radical prostatectomy or watchful waiting? A Scandinavian study provides the answer, but also leaves several unanswered questions.
Do Dairy Foods Increase Prostate Cancer Risk?
December 6, 2001
A new report suggests that dairy foods increase the risk of prostate cancer, but a careful analysis casts some uncertainty on these findings.
Prostate Cancer
October 12, 2001
Cancer of the prostate is the most common cancer in men. This disease will be diagnosed in almost 200,000 Americans in the year 2001 and will lead to the death of over 30,000 men. Although there is no consensus concerning screening, diagnosis or management, Dr Rami Haddad has succinctly summarized the main approaches in use today.
Male incontinence
July 31, 2000
Urinary incontinence is commonly regarded as a female problem. However, it's prevalence has been reported to be as much as half that in women. All age groups can be affected. Unfortunately sufferers seldom discuss their problem with their physician .
Sexual Problems in Men
June 7, 2000
'Inability to perform' was the delicate term once used. Then came 'impotence', and now it's 'erectile dysfunction' (ED). The problem is the same. However, since a drug - sildenafil .
The male menopause - back in fashion?
April 27, 2000
The menopause in women is fairly easily defined, as it corresponds to a manifest change in reproductive
function that is relatively sudden. The existence of a corresponding change in men has not been generally
accepted.
Testosterone in depression?
June 29, 1999
Up to 20% of aging men may have significant hypogonadism, but little is known about the psychiatric implications of this condition. A recent review has addressed this topic, describing the normal changes with age in testosterone physiology, their relationship to behavior, and possible associations to depressive illness.
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