Prostate Health
14 articles
Tier 2 · ProstateExternal Perineal Massage: Anatomy, Technique, and Evidence for Prostate Health
External perineal massage targets pelvic floor muscles, not the prostate directly. Evidence for BPH relief is limited, unlike internal rectal massage.
Tier 2 · ProstateProstate Massage for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: An Unproven Therapy
Prostate massage lacks robust clinical evidence for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptom relief.
Tier 2 · ProstateProstate Stimulation and Pelvic Nerve Activation for Erectile Function Recovery
Prostate stimulation activates pelvic nerves, improving erectile function by enhancing neurovascular signaling and blood flow.
Tier 2 · ProstatePenile Rehabilitation After Radical Prostatectomy: Protocols and Evidence
Daily tadalafil 5mg started preoperatively preserves erectile function in nerve-sparing prostatectomy.
Tier 2 · ProstateProstate Cancer Staging: Understanding TNM, Gleason, and Grade Groups
Prostate cancer staging determines treatment options and prognosis. TNM, Gleason score, and Grade Groups each convey different information about the disease.
Tier 2 · ProstateActive Surveillance for Prostate Cancer: What to Expect and When to Act
Active surveillance lets men with low-risk prostate cancer avoid treatment side effects. Here's what monitoring involves and when to consider intervention.
Tier 2 · ProstateAnti-Inflammatory Diet for Prostatitis: What the Evidence Shows
Chronic prostatitis involves persistent inflammation. Dietary interventions have clinical support — here's what to prioritize and what to avoid.
Tier 2 · ProstateBPH: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Symptoms and Evidence-Based Management
BPH affects 50% of men by age 60. Urinary symptoms are manageable without medication in mild cases. Lifestyle, nutrition, and when to pursue medical treatment.
Tier 2 · ProstateProstate Cancer Risk Factors and Evidence-Based Prevention
Prostate cancer is the second most common male cancer. Modifiable risk factors exist. Screening decisions, lifestyle, and what the evidence actually supports.
Tier 2 · ProstatePSA Levels: Understanding Your Results and What They Mean
PSA is not a cancer test — it measures prostate stress. Understanding total PSA, free PSA, velocity, and density prevents both panic and missed signals.
Tier 2 · ProstateProstate Health and Diet: What the Evidence Actually Supports
Lycopene and omega-3s have genuine evidence. Selenium supplements may increase cancer risk. Evidence grades for the most cited dietary interventions.
Tier 2 · ProstateProstate Health Self-Monitoring: What You Can Track at Home
PSA tests, urinary symptom scores, and pelvic floor assessment give a measurable baseline. What to track, how often, and what changes need medical attention.
Tier 2 · ProstateProstate Massage: What the Medical Literature Actually Says
Prostate massage has a 100-year clinical history. The evidence for prostatitis and BPH is more substantial than most people realize.
Tier 2 · ProstateChronic Prostatitis Without Antibiotics: What the Evidence Actually Supports
Most chronic prostatitis cases don't involve bacterial infection, yet antibiotics are the default prescription. Here's what the evidence actually supports.