By: Terry Graedon January 15, 2024 12 Comments
    Is Saltpeter to Kill Sex Drive a Myth?

    The power of sex on our collective imaginations means that people have concocted scores of myths about this fascinating topic. One that comes up time after time is the idea of using a substance to sup…

    By: Joe Graedon November 5, 2022 17 Comments
    Prostate Drug Had Lasting Effects on Sex Life

    People don't always ask about potential side effects when they accept a prescription from the physician. They should! That is especially true when it comes to your sex life. I know this is a sensitive…

    By: Terry Graedon May 6, 2019 8 Comments
    Prostate Drug Dutasteride Shrinks Prostate and P…

    Dutasterice (Avodart) has a powerful effect on the prostate gland. The history of this medication and its chemical cousin finasteride (Proscar) is a medical mystery. It all started in the Dominican Re…

    By: Terry Graedon November 5, 2018 38 Comments
    Will Pumpkin Seed Oil Help Your Urinary Problem?

    How often do you have to get up at night to visit the bathroom? Some people sleep through the night with no difficulty but others have their sleep disrupted because they need to urinate every few hour…

    By: Joe Graedon March 30, 2017 8 Comments
    Are Men Taking Prostate Drugs More Likely to Be …

    Medications to shrink an enlarged prostate may contribute to depression. Doctors have not previously recognized this possible side effect for men taking prostate drugs. What Do Prostate Drugs Do? Drug…

    By: Terry Graedon August 29, 2016 11 Comments
    How Can He Ease Prostate Problems and Get Some S…

    Getting a good night's sleep can be a real challenge, especially for people whose health gets them out of bed to urinate many times each night. Men with prostate problems often find themselves in this…

    By: Joe Graedon November 30, 2015 2 Comments
    Prostate Medicine Triggered a Runny Nose

    When odd symptoms crop up unexpectedly, it may make sense to ask whether they could side effects of a medication. When the number of prescription drugs being taken is high, this can sometimes take qu…

    By: Joe Graedon March 2, 2015 5 Comments
    Simple Exercise Makes Urinating Easier

    Q. I'd like to offer a bit of advice for men whose enlarged prostates sometimes make urination difficult: Exercise when you need to go. For instance, if you live in a two-story house, and wake up in t…

    By: Terry Graedon May 31, 2012 12 Comments
    Saw Palmetto No Help for Prostate Problems

    Many men with enlarged prostate glands have sought relief from an herbal remedy called saw palmetto. It was reputed to alleviate symptoms such as frequent urination, but a new meta-analysis from the C…

    By: Terry Graedon October 13, 2011 7 Comments
    Cialis Approved for Prostate Problem

    Men who have symptoms of an enlarged prostate such as frequent or difficult urination now have an additional treatment option. BPH or benign Prostate Hypertrophy is quite common after the age of 50. T…