Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Explained

PSA test Prostate Specific Antigen

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by the prostate gland. The PSA test measures the level of this protein in the blood and can help detect potential prostate issues, including cancer. Men often encounter the term PSA during routine health checkups or when discussing prostate health with their doctors. While elevated PSA levels …

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Prostate Awareness

Prostate Awareness

My Journey to Prostate Awareness My journey learning about my prostate began about 10 years ago and it was a slow process. Ten years ago there was very little information available about your prostate unless you went to the doctor and asked. One of the first things I learned was that I really did not …

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International Prostate Symptom Score for BPH

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International Prostate Symptom Score to assess BPH symptom severity: A reliable tool for evaluating urinary issues in men. The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) is a valuable tool for assessing the severity of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms. This eight-question screening tool helps diagnose, track, and manage urinary symptoms associated with BPH, providing crucial information …

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Prostate Mania – What Do I need to Know?

Should I be worried about my prostate

Prostate Mania, what do I need to know? There has been a lot of hype recently about men’s prostate. All men have one, which may cause problems for us as we grow older. Here we begin the process of learning about our prostate. The Good the Bad and the Ugly. The prostate gland plays a …

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How to Take Care of Your Prostate: Simple Tips for Men’s Health

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How to Take Care of Your Prostate: Simple Tips for Men’s Health is not medical advice. It is advice on what can and should work for men to improve their prostate health. If you have any concerns regarding your prostate or any other health concerns, you should consult your doctor. Taking care of your prostate …

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Prostate Cancer – A Case Study

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Prostate Cancer – A case study Disclaimer: Prostate for Dummies is not a medical website. Prostate Cancer – A case study applies to one individual and only relates what he found and what worked for him. This story is told to educate men on prostate cancer and what one individual learned about it. This story …

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Understanding The Prostate Gland: A Guide For Beginners

Understanding The Prostate

Understanding the Prostate Gland A Guide for Beginners will give you a basic understanding of one of the lesser-discussed parts of male anatomy: the prostate gland. Despite its humble size, this small, walnut-sized gland plays a pivotal role in the male reproductive system. Now, what is the prostate, exactly? It’s a gland that sits just …

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