Showing posts with label prostate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label prostate. Show all posts

Friday, April 24, 2009

Know How to Get Stronger Erection and Ejaculation

Do you want to know how to get stronger erection and ejaculation? This article will help you to know how a man get erect and ejaculate during sexual stimulation.

The penis is normally three to four inches long and in normal flaccid state about one and a quarter to two inches in diameter. When a man is sexually aroused it grows erect, the organ measures about one and half inches in diameters and five and a half to six inches in length along its upper side. It is made up in part of spongy tissue which becomes gorged with blood, making the organ hard and rigid.

The erection is necessary in order to achieve the penetration of the vagina. In response to mechanical or psychological, i.e. stimulation, the erection is achieved through a nervous mechanism which causes a rush of blood into the organ and at the same time greatly restricts its flow, thus causing rigid distension. Like the size the shape also varies from man to man. Penis is the male organ which releases the semen into vagina.

The foremost end of the penis is called glans penis. It is slightly thicker than the rest of the shaft. In the flaccid state, the glans is partly or wholly covered by a loose layer of the skin, in the uncircumcised men, called the prepuce or foreskin. This is retracted for the purpose of cleaning and it becomes naturally retracted after entry in coitus. The surface of the foreskin is somewhat called smegma. It is an irritating secretion and should be regularly cleaned; otherwise it makes the forepart of the penis to become cheesy in appearance by breeding germs. It should be washed daily with soap. The glans has the most sensitive nerve endings. A slight soft touch to excite a man and to make it erect.

A direct and gentle stimulation of male organ almost always causes erection. This is borne out of a relax action and may occur in sleep. Erection may be caused without any rubbing just by erotic thoughts even. In the early morning it may be aroused because of the urge to urinate. Most such erections terminate without any discharge.

Ejaculation is the culmination of sexual stimulation in man. Having entered the vagina, the most sensitive nerve endings of which the penis is made up, become tense and excited on account of the friction against the walls of vagina, it may experience further fanned by the secretion of fluids in the vagina. To and fro movements add on the arousal. The tension gets higher and higher till it reaches the climax to explode and get released. This process of the climax and the release of the seminal fluids is known as ejaculation. At the time of climatic height and orgasm the seminal discharge takes place. Just as the first menses indicates the onset of puberty in a girl, in a boy the first ejaculation marks the entrance into adolescence.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

9 Out Of 10 Of Men Will Experience An Enlarged Prostate

Health problems not surprisingly start to develop as we grow older and one problem that you are almost certain to experience if you live long enough is that of an enlarged prostate.

Usually the problem is first seen in men once they pass the age of 45, though it can sometimes be seen at earlier ages, and you have about a 50 percent chance of developing the problem of an enlarged prostate gland by the time you reach 60 years of age.

Once you have reached the age of 60 the odds of developing the problem increase substantially and, by the time you reach the age of 80, your chances of having an enlarged prostate gland will be a staggering 90 percent.

The prostate, which sits just below the bladder and is a part of the male reproductive system, grows rapidly during puberty and by the time a man reaches maturity it weighs roughly one ounce and is roughly the same size as a walnut. What is often not appreciated however is that it does not stop growing at this point and that the prostate continues to grow very slowly throughout the remainder of a man's life.

However, in middle age cell growth characteristically begins to speed up in one area of the prostate that partially surrounds the urethra, which carries urine from the bladder out of the body.

At first this accelerated growth of cells, that are not cancerous, is still reasonably slow and most men will experience no symptoms at all from it, or the symptoms will be so mild that they will be dismissed as simply a case of 'getting older'.

In time however, as the prostate continues to grow, it will begin to pinch the urethra interrupting the urine flow from the bladder and symptoms will start to appear. Initially these are not painful, or even particularly uncomfortable, although they will become increasingly frustrating as you start to develop difficulty with passing water, the need to get up during the night to visit the bathroom and perhaps the embarrassing tendency to continue to dribble urine after you have been to the bathroom.

At this point you should talk to your physician not only to seek treatment for your enlarged prostate but also so that you can undergo screening for the possibility of any underlying and developing signs of prostate cancer.


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Friday, April 17, 2009

Two vitamin E forms appear to reduce prostate cancer risk

Two vitamin E forms appear to reduce prostate cancer risk


High blood levels of either alpha-tocopherol or gamma-tocopherol, both forms of vitamin E, appeared to halve the risk of prostate cancer in a new analysis of the ATBC trial, which supports earlier results showing that the vitamin protects against the cancer, writes Dominique Patton.



Original findings from the ATBC study, which included nearly 30,000 Finnish men, showed that daily supplements of alpha-tocopherol (50mg) reduced the risk of prostate cancer by 32 per cent.



Men with the highest levels of alpha-tocopherol in their blood at baseline were 51 per cent less likely to develop prostate cancer than those with the lowest levels, they reported in yesteday’s issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (vol 97, no 5, pp396-399).



Similarly, men with the highest levels of gamma-tocopherol were 43 per cent less likely to develop the disease compared with men with the lowest levels.



“Further analyses indicated that the association of high serum tocopherols with low prostate cancer risk was stronger in the alpha-tocopherol–supplemented group than in those not receiving alpha-tocopherol,” note the authors.



Vitamin E is thought to fight cancer through its antioxidant activity, which combats the oxidative stress involved in cancer development. It also has other non-antioxidant properties, such as enhancement of the immune response, which may also play a role in the benefits seen.



In addition, the levels of vitamin E levels seen among the participants could be considered low and did not necessarily demonstrate support for gamma-tocopherol.



Gamma-tocopherol, found naturally in walnuts, sesame seeds and corn, was found to hold back the proliferation of lab-cultured human prostate and lung cancer cells in research at Purdue University published in December.



Previous research by the same team found that gamma-tocopherol inhibits inflammation, which had already been implicated in cancer development.



The highest tertile of alpha-tocopherol levels in the study were 15.78mg and the highest tertile of gamma-tocopherol was 1.08mg.



Vitamin E researchers are eagerly awaiting results form the Select trial, looking at whether high dose (400mg) alpha-tocopherol supplements can protect against prostate cancer. If these results fail to confirm the ATBC findings, new research will have to look at the role of dosages on cancer protection.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

The Prostate Biopsy

For men 50 and over, digital rectal exams, or DREs, has become a routine part of the annual checkup, as have prostate specific antigen, or PSA tests. These tests can uncover signs of prostate cancer. But before a doctor can make the final diagnosis, they will use an another procedure: the prostate biopsy. To confirm the presence of prostate cancer, a doctor uses a needle to collect a sample of cells from the prostate. A pathologist, an expert who can distinguish cancerous from non-cancerous cells, then examines this sample. With more and more men undergoing biopsies, doctors are making every effort to ensure the procedure is as safe, comfortable, and accurate as possible.
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Monday, April 13, 2009

Side Effects of Prostate Treatment

Side Effects of Prostate Treatment
Improvements in treatment over the years have significantly reduced the severity of side effects of prostate cancer treatments. It is still important to understand how and why these side effects occur, and to how to minimize how they will affect daily life. There are six major categories of side effects that are normally associated with prostate cancer treatments: urinary dysfunction, bowel dysfunction, erectile dysfunction, loss of fertility, effects due to the loss of testosterone, and side effects of chemotherapy. Depending on the treatment strategy pursued some or all of these side effects might be present. It’s also important to realize that not all these symptoms are normal, and that some require immediate care.
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Sunday, April 12, 2009

Prostate Cancer Risk Factors

Prostate Cancer Risk Factors
A risk factor is anything that may increase a person's chance of developing a disease. It may be an activity, such as smoking, diet, family history, or many other things. Different diseases, including cancers, have different risk factors. In general, all men are at risk for prostate cancer. However, there are specific risk factors that increase the likelihood that certain men will develop the disease, including the following:
Age is a risk factor for prostate cancer, especially men age 50 and older. More than 80 percent of all prostate cancers are diagnosed in men over the age of 65. Race: Prostate cancer is nearly twice as common among African-American men than it is among Caucasian-American men. Japanese and Chinese men native to their country have the lowest rates of prostate cancer.
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Saturday, April 11, 2009

Tomatoes for Prostate Health

More and more medical studies indicate that the antioxidants in vegetables, particularly tomatoes and broccoli, can lower prostate cancer risk, while foods with animal fats increase risk. While ongoing studies are still assessing the value of antioxidant supplements, food scientists say they are already comfortable advocating that men eat a more vegetable-based diet to lower their risk of prostate cancer, not to mention heart disease and colon cancer.
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Friday, April 10, 2009

The Man Killer: Prostate Cancer

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.
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Thursday, April 9, 2009

Screening Tests for Prostate

Screening Tests for Prostate
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death in men after lung cancer, and the most common cancer in men. Fortunately, since most prostate cancer is slow growing, only 30 percent of men diagnosed with prostate cancer will die from it. So far, research has not confirmed that early detection of prostate cancer leads to treatment that will prolong life. Testing is needed to screen for prostate cancer to improve treatment
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Protecting the Male Prostate

Protecting the Male Prostate
The prostate gland is an important part of the male reproductive system. The prostate creates a fluid that mixes with sperm and other fluids during ejaculation. These fluids nourish and transport sperm during the process of semen ejaculation during sexual excitement. A normal prostate gland is around the size of a walnut.
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Your Friend the Prostate

The walnut-shaped prostate sits right underneath the bladder and is wrapped around the urethra. The prostate, despite its location, has nothing to do with a man’s urinary apparatus. The prostate is where it is because it’s needed for ejaculation, and the semen passes through the same urethra as urine does. The prostate gland’s main job is to add special fluid to the sperm before it ejaculates from the penis. That’s why the prostate is where it’s at, and why prostate problems interfere with the male’s ability to have sex and urinate.
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The Prostate Basics

The Prostate Basics
Basic Facts about the Prostate Gland: The prostate is a sex gland in males. It is around the size of a walnut, and encircles the neck of the bladder and urethra, the tube that expels urine from the bladder. It is partly glandular and partly muscular, with ducts opening into the prostatic portion of the urethra. The prostate is made up of three lobes: a centrally located lobe with one lobe on each side. The prostate gland secretes a slightly alkaline fluid that forms part of the seminal fluid, a fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation.
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Prostrate Cancer Prevention

Prostrate Cancer Prevention
Prostate cancer prevention holds exciting possibilities for the future and suggests some prostate cancer prevention strategies for men to use now. When deciding on what prevention strategies to adopt, keep in mind that several of the strongest known risk factors for prostate cancer are wildcards. They are simply beyond your control. These include: Genetics. The risk of prostate cancer is higher if other men (father or brothers) in your family have had the disease. Age. Prostate cancer is unusual in men before age 50, but incidence of the disease grows dramatically after that age. Race. African-American men are at much higher risk of developing prostate cancer.
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