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Q: What would happen If the prostate gland failed to add its contribution to semen?
If the prostate gland failed to add its contribution to semen,
A – lack of fructose would starve the sperm.
B – lack an enzyme prevents the semen from liquefying.
C – lacks lubricating mucus.
D – the sperm will be killed by the acidic vaginal secretion

A: According to the Ehow article I just found, it stated that the Prostate secretes an alkaline like fluid to protect the sperm when inside the female vagina from the acidic secretions in the vagina. So I would go with D. You can refer to the article I stated and other books/websites to verify this. Hope this helps.

Q: Can the prostate gland really be shrunk by taking certain pills?
I have an enlarged prostate gland. I see advertisements that say it can be shrunken with pill such as avodart. My doctor does not believe this. Whom is correct.

A: Probably both are correct. The drug works for some, but not for others. The only way to find out is give it a try.

Q: How can I heal my prostate gland from prostatitis?
I am 38 years old and I’ve been suffering from prostatitis for 4 years now.I have seen all kinds of doctors and have taken Flomax,and other pills to help me with this,but nothing has worked out for me.I have the cancer analysis taken and it was negative.For two years now I’ve sleeping with a pillow between my legs.Is there a way anybody know that’s effective in healing the prostate gland?

A: There is a urologist at Stanford who has quite a different view of our problem. He has written a book called “Headache in the Pelvis” that has been well received. You can get the 4th edition at Amazon or another book store.

His idea is that you don’t have a urinary problem. The reason it has been untreatable is because nothing has been done that addresses the real problem. The problem is knots in your pelvic floor muscles that refer pain to various nearby areas. To understand this, you might want to find a copy of the Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies.

A lot of men get relief from a specially trained physical therapist (often one trained to work on women’s issues, but the pelvic muscles are the same), from relaxation techniques, and from drugs that relax like valium and xanax. There is a high correlation with underlying anxiety and this pain.

There is a group of guys to talk to at chronicprostatitis.com. It has been well worth the fee to join for me ($20 so they can pay their online costs). At least I know we aren’t alone.

There is a fair amount of research. Sometimes it is called nonbacterial prostatitis, sometimes chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS).

I was able to find a urologist who had read the book and understood the problem, but it wasn’t easy. Urologists make a lot of money out of us by convincing us its the prostate.

Q: How do I stimulate my prostate gland?
I’ve been trying to massage my prostate gland. I know its somewhere between the scrotum and the anus but even if i poke tat part, it has no feeling just pain (because the skin is stretched). I prefer not to use a sex toy though. So anyone got any suggestion?

A: You will have to insert something longer OR have your girlfriend do it for you

Q: Is their any natural things I can give my dog to reduce his prostate gland?
He got sick from the dogfood and it messed him up bad. His prostate gland is so large that he can’t urinate. You can litterally see his bladder bulging out of the side of his gut. We’re desperate.
And we have already taken him to the vet many times. All they do is take out money and give us useless medication. We have already spent $3000 on it and he’s still sick so we’re not going back unless we really need to.
We have gone through 3 vets so far….
Well, now it’s $4,000.
And he’s stuck in the animal hospital.

A: You need a new vet. Get a 2nd opinion from another vet in your area.

Your dog can’t be treated safely by a bunch of people online. Please get a 2nd opinion. You can also ask your vet for an Internist referral.

You dog is probably miserable. Please don’t wait for us to answer you with something that may or may not work. Ask friends and family, call several good doggie daycare and boarding places and ask for good vets, ask your groomer. There’s a good vet within a couple of miles of you and will help you figure out what is wrong with your dog.

Q: Prostate gland?
so I know where it is and all. I was just wondering how you can stimulate it during masturbation. I’ve tried. any tips?

A: A good old fashion vibrator will do the trick just fine. I use one all the time and the results are great.

Q: What is a heterogeneous prostate gland?
I had an ultrasound done recently and I may have a heterogeneous prostate gland. . . What is it, and what may I expect? Surgery ect.

A: Heterogeneous means not the same, not the same consistency, not smooth. Your physician will determine the next course of treatment. Your age and ethnicity will be a big factor in deciding on the next step you and your physician should take,

Q: is there a prostate and a prostate gland?
I always thought the prostate gland was on the penis, but I heard that a prostate examination is through the rectum. Definately confused.

A: The prostate and prostate gland are the same thing. It is a
gland about the size of a walnut that lies just below the
bladder around the urethra. It secretes fluid that is contained
in semen. The best way for the doc to examine it is the
rectal method, since the rectum lies next to it and it is easy
for the doctor to palpate with his finger. It doesn’t hurt.

Q: what are the best ways to keep the prostate gland healthy?
could you suggest some naturally healthy stuff that keeps the prostate gland healthy? thanks a lot.

A: Prostametto – saw palmetto, supplements

Q: Is there any way to exercise my prostate gland so it will shoot semen out farther?
I believe the problem is my prostate gland, not the PC muscle.

A: If you exercise your pc muscles it will bring more blood flow to the prostate area. This stimulated and strengthens the prostate.

If you do 200 contractions spread over a day say 20 each time for 10 times each day for 7 days you will definitely notice a stronger orgasm and more semen. Start pc contractions for a smaller amount and build up to 200 if this is hard.

Abstain from masturbation and sex for 1 week with no ejaculation and you will build up the semen too.

Q: A common part of any physical examination of the male is palpation of the prostate gland. How is this accompli
A common part of any physical examination of the male is palpation of the prostate gland. How is this accomplished?

A: Digitally.

The doctor uses his fingers to push on the prostate gland and feel it for problems.

Q: Does taking Tylenol PM enlarge the prostate gland?
At age 73, I have an enlarged prostate gland and difficulty sleeping. I do not have prostate cancer. After strenuous exercise, can I use Tylenol PM as a sleep aid or would it likely increase the enlargement of my prostate gland?

A: It won’t enlarge your prostate, but the added diphenhydramine (which is what differentiates Tylenol PM from regular Tylenol) may cause urinary retention, in addition to drowsiness. Almost all sedating antihistamines do the same thing. This increases the pressure at the base of the prostate gland where the urethra connects and makes sleeping even more uncomfortable.

Additionally, people grow a quick tolerance to the sedative effects of diphenhydramine – within a week or two with regular use.

This being said, the acetaminophen in Tylenol, or an anti-inflammatory like Motrin, will help with the pain. Check with your PCP or a pharmacist first if anti-inflammatories are suitable for you to take.

If you are having trouble sleeping from an enlarged prostate, I would recommend saw palmetto herb as an initial treatment (available without prescription from a health food shop or chemist) – this helps to reduce the prostate size and is very popular in many European countries for this reason. It actually mimics the effect of some more expensive prescription treatments like Proscar (finasteride). It also works well as an adjunct treatment to anything a doctor would precribe.

If you are having trouble urinating, you must see a doctor.

For actual sleep treatment, you could try valerian herb (again available without prescription), or see a doctor for prescription medication.

Q: When a prostate gland said to be ‘mildly enlarged’, Good or Bad?
When an Ultrasound result from a test says the following:

The prostate gland is mildly enlarged measuring 3.7 x 3.4 cm. It’s volume is 27.4 cc and it’s weight is 29 grams.

Is that good or bad? Does it mean surgery or further examination? Should one be concerned??

A: Depends on your age. If you are 20, your prostate is larger than normal. If you are 70, then it is much smaller than normal. Unfortunately, the prostate gets larger as we age. Your test results say mildly enlarged. They mean it.

My prostate is about 50 grams and I am 53. I had HoLAP surgery last summer because I had urinary retention (my urethra closed up and I wore a catheter for a month before the surgery).

You doctor should have done a DRE (digital rectal exam) and also blood tests for PSA and possibly Free PSA. The results of those tests are more informative than the actual size of your prostate. If cancer is indicated, then a biopsy is performed to verify if it is there. The last two links below are the American Urological Association BPH Symptom Index Questionnaire. It helps you determine your quality of life for prostate problems.

Typically, watchful waiting is recommended for most prostate problems. Surgery is only recommended when the urethra is too small or there is cancer that can be treated surgically. There are many drugs that can be used, but, unfortunately, many of them of side affects that are not desirable. Personally, I am happy with my surgery and feel much better.

Q: Is it okay to simulate ur prostate gland with anything?
like will it hurt my prostate gland at all or is it okay?

A: Absolutely. As long as you are just doing it externally right inbetween the other two “parts”. Hopefully you understand what I mean.

Q: Does the doxycycline works as an antiinflamatory agent for prostate gland?
Hello
I have a prostatitis and in my antibiogram shows that my bacteria is resistant to the tetracycline, but it shows 100,000 on my anibiogram, my doctor says that he doesnt care the bacteria, he just want to reduce the inflamation of the prostate gland and he described me doxycycline. I just want to be sure that the doxyclyne is also an antiinflamatory agent.

A: wow – realize what you’re asking: you’ve got a trained and licensed physician with years of experience treating this condition, and he has given you his best advice — but you’ll only feel comfortable if it is verified by complete strangers without medical training, people who don’t know you, who’ve never examined you, and understand nothing about your medical history.

I don’t think this is a good method of getting health care.

Yes, all the tetracyclines are moderately potent anti-inflammatory agents. That’s why they are often used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, which of course is not an infection at all.

It is also why people with “chronic Lyme disease” (which does not exist) will say that whenever they are one doxycycline, their joint aches get better, then get worse again when the drug is stopped. They incorrectly conclude that the antibiotic “must be treating an infection” but it is not. It is just like taking ibuprofen.

There are few antibiotics that actually penetrate the prostate gland. If you’ve tried ciprofloxacin and it did not work, you can try tetracyclines (but your bug is resistant) or “Bactrim”. But many men are left just taking symptomatic treatment exactly as your physician has prescribed. The inflammation will come and go for years.

But seriously, I’d suggest that, if for some reason you do not have confidence in your doctor — just get another doctor. Or at least get another doctor as a second opinion.

Beware about medical information on the internet – it is notoriously unreliable, especially in the field of infectoius diseases. Thanks for reading, if you’ve made it this far – my fingers are tired.

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