Retzius-sparing robotic prostate surgery has gained attention because it may help you regain urinary control earlier after prostate cancer surgery. This is important because urinary leakage is one of the main concerns you may have before prostate removal. Continence recovery can affect your confidence, daily activities, work, and overall quality of life during the early … Read more
Surgery for BPH is usually considered when symptoms become severe, complications develop, or other treatments are no longer providing enough relief. BPH, which stands for benign prostatic hyperplasia, is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that commonly develops with age. An enlarged prostate can cause symptoms such as a weak urine stream, difficulty starting urination, … Read more
If you have BPH and you have also noticed erection problems, it is natural to wonder whether the two are connected. You may be asking yourself, “Is my enlarged prostate causing erectile dysfunction?” or “Are my urinary symptoms affecting my sex life?” These are common concerns, but many men find them difficult to talk about. … Read more
BPH, or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, can be managed in several different ways. The treatment you are offered depends on how severe your symptoms are and how much they affect your daily life. It also depends on the size of your prostate, your overall health, your test results, and what matters most to you. Because of … Read more
BPH, or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, can cause urinary symptoms that slowly become harder to ignore. You may start by waking once at night to pass urine. Then it becomes twice. Then you notice your stream is weaker, you take longer to finish, or you feel as if your bladder has not fully emptied. These symptoms … Read more
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, often shortened to BPH, is a common condition where the prostate becomes enlarged. The word “benign” means it is not cancer. That is important to know from the start, because many men become worried when they hear they have an enlarged prostate. BPH does not mean you have prostate cancer. Cleveland Clinic … Read more
A slightly elevated PSA can understandably cause anxiety. You may see a number just above the expected range and immediately think of prostate cancer, especially because PSA is widely associated with that condition. However, a mild rise does not automatically mean something serious is present. PSA levels can increase for many non-cancerous reasons, including benign … Read more
If you have had a PSA blood test, one of the first questions you may ask is, “Is my PSA normal for my age?” That is a very understandable question, but the answer is not always as simple as one fixed number. PSA levels can naturally rise as you get older. This is often because … Read more
Getting a high PSA test result can feel unsettling, especially if it was part of a routine check or done because of urinary symptoms. It is very common for your mind to jump straight to prostate cancer when you see a higher-than-expected number, but a raised PSA does not automatically mean cancer is present. PSA … Read more
Yes, an elevated PSA can be caused by something other than cancer. If you have been told your PSA is raised, it is completely understandable to feel worried or even alarmed. Many men hear the term “raised PSA” and immediately think of prostate cancer, but PSA is not a cancer-specific test. A raised PSA simply … Read more
