Enlarged Prostate, Erectile dysfunction: Are they both related?
Studies found that there are strong relations between lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and the rate of erectile dysfunction in men with symptoms of enlarged prostate. Is your erectile dysfunction associated with your prostate enlargement?
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Is there a connection between an enlarged prostate and erectile dysfunction? I seem to have both, and I wonder if prostate surgery would help the other problem. Or is there a medication fix?
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I'm a passionate golfer, but it doesn't give me as much exercise as I'd hoped. We have to ride in carts, rather than walk. I'm 57, male, somewhat overweight, but otherwise healthy (I think).
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Where can I get self-help on bladder retraining, please? I find that I leak urine occasionally, and it's embarrassing and unhygienic. I'm male, aged 64, and my doctor tells me my prostate is normal.
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My husband has recently begun losing weight for no reason that we know of. He says food just doesn't taste the same and sometimes just the thought of some foods makes him nauseated. He is 70 years old but has been obese and always enjoyed food till now. Do you have any explanations?
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I was involved in a car wreck 5 years ago, a rear-ender. This was my 4th back injury in 10 years. (I worked as a nurse in labor and delivery).
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My mother has rectal cancer at Duke Stage D. After the first chemo, her doctor suggested she undergo heat treatment. I am very concerned about the side effects and the risk of her dying during this treatment.
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