Prostate health

Prostate health involves managing urinary symptoms, inflammation, and risk factors while monitoring for potential disease.

1. Daily tadalafil: A daily dose of 2.5–5 mg may ease urinary symptoms and can also support erectile function. Potential drawbacks include lowered blood pressure and changes in red–green color perception. 1 2

2. Fiber and gut health: Prebiotic fiber, probiotics, and regular bowel movements may help lower the risk of prostate infection; chronic constipation and colitis are among the concerns discussed. 3

3. Testosterone and prostate cancer: Testosterone was described as not causing prostate cancer, but potentially supporting growth of cancer that is already present; PSA monitoring was emphasized during testosterone therapy. 4

4. Screening and imaging: PSA testing can be part of monitoring, and prostate MRI can provide additional information about prostate structure and function. 5

5. Urinary symptoms: Pay attention to changes such as urgency, more frequent urination, difficulty starting or maintaining a stream, incomplete emptying, and especially waking at night to urinate. 6