Question 1

does aging and not enough sex cause prostate problems?

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Yes: Aging affects the prostate in 2 ways: the prostate gets larger with age and older men have a higher incidence of prostate cancer.  Testicular function and primarily testosterone production also decrease with age. Thus sexual function, desire and erectile function tends to decrease with age. This can be made worse if you are a smoker, diabetic or overweight. Patricio gargollo, pediatric urologist, .

Question 2

what prostate problems are caused by overindlugence in sex?

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Overindulgence eh?: None specifically but it could possibly cause a bacterial infection called prostatiits.  This is painful and takes a while to treat.  You could also have a sexually transmitted disease causing symptoms also.  If you are having problems see your doctor.

Question 3

what to do if i have prostadynia. does removing the whole prostate makes the pain to go away permanently?

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Not necessary...: Prostadynia is merely a medical term to describe the pain in the prostate area, but not necessary strictly from the prostate so its entire removal still can not guarantee the pain will go away. Whole prostate removal is for cancer; partial removal such as TURP or PVP is for slow urine flow. For detail and controversy, ask urologist timely, 400-letter space is not enough for elaborating...

Question 4

can you give me suggestions if i have prostadynia. does removing the whole prostate makes the pain to go away permanently?

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No ....: Total prostate removal is not the solution to rid prostadynia. Have you heard the terms of chronic pelvic painful syndrome / disorder (CPPS / CPPD) lately? This has been increasingly recognized as an extremely annoying painful condition in some unfortunate men. Its Rx/acre should be multidisplinary including the use of alpha-blocker, antibiotics as needed, pelvic physical therapy, meditation,....

Question 5

hello docs. i was wondering can too much sex enlarge the prostate?

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No there's no reason: The opposite, infrequent pr no sex, can cause prostatic swelling due to prostatic congestion.

Question 6

can too much sex cause an enlarged prostate?

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No: Prostate size tends to be a genetically determined factor.  Irritation, sensation etc may be related to sexual activity, but size itself is independent of this.

Question 7

enlarged prostate now. can i still have good sex?

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Of course: Prostate enlargement may interfere with urinary flow and cause symptoms such as urgency and night urination, but it will not affect the psychological, hormonal and physical aspects of sexual function and ejaculation.  If you are have some ed, then you might see your urologist to rule out other problems but you should be seeing him anyway for enlarged prostate.

Question 8

if you have a enlarge prostate, do you enjoy sex more?

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Enlarged prostate: An enlarged prostate will not necessarily help or hurt sexual function.  Both sexual difficulties and enlarged prostate should be evaluated by a urologist.

Question 9

after removing your prostate how long will it take to be able to control your bladder?

Accepted Answer

It dpends: Afte radical prostatectomy, the time it takes for a man to regain urinary control may vary. Some men have total control almost immediately, whereas others may take a few days to a few weeks or vene a few months.  Uncommonly, it can take some men up to 6 months to regain control. Some men may also have long term incotinence that requires other intervention.

Question 10

is anal sex bad for the prostate?

Accepted Answer

Anal sex: Can be bad for the prostate of the recipient as well as increase risk of infection and damage to the sphincter mechanism. I would, in general, discourage anal intercourse.

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