The Enlarged Prostate

Men's Health

Jeff Lumerman, M.D., FACS What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH? Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy is part of the natural growth of the prostate gland.  It is not cancerous but has many troublesome symptoms, which can adversely affect a man’s lifestyle and possibly cause health concerns.  The prostate gland surrounds the male urethra which is the tube one…

Low Testosterone Level in Men

Men's Health

Barry Shepard, M.D. Low testosterone level, or hypogonadism as it is referred to in medical books, is a common condition in men. Testosterone is produced mainly in the testicles with a small amount being made in the adrenal glands (a gland which sits above the kidneys.) It is estimated that in men between 40 and…