Do you often have to nag and push to get your man to go to the doctor? Youre not alone. Women are four times more likely to go to the doctor than men. So its no wonder he sits in pain for something youd have no issues making an appointment for. But why is it that men seem to avoid doctors visits for even serious issues?

One of the biggest reasons men dont regularly visit the doctor is because theyre just not used to it. Women are used to going to …

There have been some very interesting observations regarding of prostate enlargement, a natural process where the male gland grows in size and causes urinary problems. The incidence and severity of prostate enlargement is much lower in Brazil, especially in the regions where saw palmetto is grown. This led to an understanding that saw palmetto is one of the most effective herbs for inhibiting prostate enlargement.

Similarly, Asian men have a much lower rate of prostate enlargement and cancer than American men. There are a lot of reasons attributed to this peculiar situation. It is a fact …

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland. It is commonly used to imply disorders that are caused due to acute bacterial infection and chronic pain syndromes. Characterized by pain in the general region between the anus and the genital organs, it is often accompanied by irregular urination, impotence, painful ejaculation and low back pain. Severe conditions of prostatitis can produce chills and fever.

Acute bacterial prostatitis is differentiated from other categories of prostatitis on the basis of the presence of white blood cells in the prostatic fluids and the nature of symptoms.

It is one of …

For a long time the benefits of green tea and its components have been a subject matter of scrutiny with researchers in the medical fraternity. Many studies have pointed out that green tea and its constituents are helpful in providing treatment for various ailments including Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) and prostate cancer.

The phytochemicals, chemical substances that are biologically active but not nutritive and antioxidants in green tea work upon growth factors and proteins and act as a prostate medicine to restrict growth of benign and malignant growths alike.

For men, prostate cancer is the second …

If you have had problems with premature ejaculation for a long time or if your premature ejaculation problem doesn’t clear up even after you try doing things like relaxing and reducing stress and tension in your life then your premature ejaculation problem could be a symptom of a more serious problem.

For most men premature ejaculation happens sometimes and it’s not a big deal. But for men who suffer with premature ejaculation for an extended period of time premature ejaculation could be a symptom of a medical condition that might be serious. If …

It is not unusual in middle age for men to experience non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate or enlargement of the prostate due to cancerous growth, or they may experience both of these scenarios.

If a male is experiencing an enlarged prostate he may have the following early symptoms:

·    Urine flow that is slow or delayed

·    Incontinence or an inability to control the discharge of his urine

·    Frequent urination, especially at night

·    A urine stream that is weaker than normal

·    Experiences dribbling of urine

·    Feeling like your bladder has not emptied entirely after urination

·    Frequent and sudden …

How does male sexual functioning work?

Sexual behavior is a complex psycho physiological experience and there are many factors involved in healthy sexual functioning.

The male sexual response begins when the man becomes aroused and blood flows into the erectile tissue of the penis, causing the penis to swell and become erect.

The male testes will also increase in size and become elevated and the nipples will become erect and sensitive to touch. As excitement increases, there will be a further increase in the size of the glands and the diameter of the penile shaft.

With continued stimulation, the …

Prostate health is really important to men. An enlarged prostate, a.k.a. benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH, can lead to a host of enlarged prostate symptoms.

For you and those you love, learn to be cognizant of the prostate gland, its purpose and what to do in the case of prostate enlargement.

The prostate gland plays a crucial role in fertility. It’s situated beneath the bladder and it encircles the urethra. This gland releases fluid that nourishes sperm as it passes through the tube system and becomes part of the semen.

It’s not rare for the prostate to become …

Prostate cancer is the male equivalent of breast cancer, which plagues millions of women. Fortunately, a little precaution can reduce the dangers of prostate cancer, and might even help save your life.

It is crucial for men to pay attention to their health, especially as they age. Prostate cancer is the third major cause of cancer-related deaths in men. Many men do not realize the severity of this hazardous disease and fail to receive regular prostate checkups.

Prostate cancer starts with the growth of a malignant tumor inside the prostate …

The risk of prostate cancer increases with age. Considering the statistics, there is a strong possibility of some sort of prostate disorder among men above the age of fifty. In fact the incidence of prostate cancer itself is as high as 25% in men above fifty. There are mainly three types of prostate disorders.

* Prostatitis – An Inflammation or infection of the prostate gland characterized by pain in the genital region and irregular urination and (if severe) chills and fever
* Benign Prostate Hyperplasia – An enlargement of the gland that puts considerable pressure on …