What is the prostate?
Your prostate is a gland about the size of a quarter that’s located between your penis and your bladder (only men have a prostate).
Though small, your prostate plays a significant role in reproduction. It’s responsible for producing seminal fluid, which mixes with semen and helps sperm travel and fertilize eggs.
What is prostate cancer?
When cells in the prostate go rogue and grow out of control, prostate cancer develops. According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, nearly four million men in the United States have prostate cancer.
Almost all prostate cancers are considered adenocarcinomas that originate from the prostate gland. There are a few other types of prostate cancer, but they’re extremely rare. They include:
- Small cell carcinomas
- Sarcomas
- Transitional cell carcinomas
- Neuroendocrine tumors
Most prostate cancers grow very slowly, but one of the telltale signs of prostate cancer is difficulty urinating.
What is an enlarged prostate?
As men age, their prostates grow in size. This is normal and usually begins around age 40. In 10 or 20 years’ time, your small, quarter-sized prostate gland may grow to the size of your fist. In most cases, an enlarged prostate is a benign condition, but it could be a warning sign of cancer.
Can prostate problems cause erectile dysfunction?
Unfortunately, yes. Prostate problems can have a detrimental effect on your sex life. In addition to causing difficulty urinating and erectile dysfunction, an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer can contribute to:
- Low sex drive
- Difficulty maintaining an erection
- Dissatisfaction with sex
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms and suspect a problem with your prostate, it’s important to seek medical counsel.
Which erectile dysfunction treatments are available for prostate problems?
Peak Health Group is the area’s leading provider of the innovative SwissWave Protocol, a scientifically-proven procedure that stimulates the nerves in your penis. Your provider uses a special device that delivers sound waves to pump up the blood flow in your penis and promote new vessel growth during a few short treatments.
Better blood flow leads to better, longer-lasting erections.
Join the ranks of the thousands of men with prostate issues who have reversed their erectile dysfunction: Call Peak Health Group or book an appointment online today.
