BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND SEXUALITY

A prostate too big, or benign prostatic hyperplasia , can cause sexual dysfunction. Certainly today ...

Benign prostate has a negative effect on sexuality.

Doctors have long known that cancer of the prostate can cause sexual dysfunction in men, in particular problems of erection and ejaculation. These disorders are linked to the disease as well as treatments. These doctors thought, however, that benign prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia , a disease more benign, in no way impeded sexual function. Is false. It seems that 50% of men with an abnormal benign prostate have sexual problems .

Too big a prostate that causes urinary problems as causes of sexual disorders

A study of more than 14,000 men shows that sexual dysfunction and discomfort they cause are strongly related to age and severity of lower urinary tract disorders (LUTS) including the prostate adenoma . (2)

What sexual problems in case of benign prostatic hyperplasia and why?

Loss of ejaculation, painful ejaculation or erectile dysfunction, are the disorders that can be observed in case of hypertrophy Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
The sexual dysfunction associated with hypertrophy benign prostate may have several explanations. The prostate , enlarged, compressing nerves and blood vessels necessary for the erection and / or ejaculation.
The bladder neck was partly obstructed by the enlarged prostate react by increased neural tone, which may result in this region of abnormal sexual responses. It could be added psychological factors since a man who has trouble urinating sees his penis malfunction. He may be worried when his sexual function and this anxiety may play a role in her sexuality.

Drugs of the prostate adenoma sometimes have a negative impact on sexuality

Some medications prescribed by doctors to reduce urinary problems associated with BPH are potentially harmful to the sexuality. Finasteride, for example, alters the sex in about 9% of cases, 3.5% of erectile dysfunction, 2.5% of disorders of sexual desire and 2.5% decrease in volume of ejaculate ( 1). Alpha-blockers can result in approximately 5% of cases, retrograde ejaculation (1). During ejaculation, sperm then rises into the bladder instead of being expelled outside the body.

There are solutions to sexual difficulties

In total, when one suffers from enlarged benign prostate , we must talk to his doctor. The problem is not just in the head!
This means that these men should not feel compelled to draw a line under their sex lives, and happily. Indeed, 50% of French people still sexually active at age 80!
In addition, we have very active drugs on erection, it would be a shame not to benefit. These oral medications (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, or intracavernous injections (Edex, Caverject) or intra-urethral (Muse). There are also more mechanical solutions such as vacuum or penile implants.

Even in cases of prostate cancer, these solutions can be implemented

Take the opportunity to stress that even in cases of prostate cancer, there are many treatments to get an erection possible to maintain a sex life. It is useful to take care not to let settle a problem.

(1): source: "The Prostate" by Prof. Dr. Marc Zerbe and Sophie Conquy Editions Doin. 
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(2): Osen R. and neck, lower urinary tract disorders and male sexual dysfunction: Survey MSAM-7 or Multinational Survey of the elderly man. Prog Urol, 2004, 14, 332-344.

 

IRRITABLE BOWEL? TRY PROBIOTICS

The irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a disorder of digestive very common among teenagers and young adults, especially among women. Against the abdominal pain , flatulence and alternating diarrhea / constipation , add probiotics to your diet .

The irritable bowel syndrome, what is it?

It means a malfunction and / or hypersensitivity of the gut , whose causes remain unknown, and can result in many symptoms , the most common are abdominal pain , flatulence and alternating episodes of diarrhea and constipation .
When the symptoms are very bothersome or worrisome, it is necessary to consult his doctor to confirm whether or not the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome . Note that a lactose intolerance for example, can manifest the same symptoms .

The diagnosis of irritable bowel is confirmed if the pain and diarrhea or constipation were observed for 3 months and associated with some of the following signs: abdominal cramps, bloating, flatulence, urgent need to go to stool, mucus in stools, noisy bowel activity, sensation of incomplete evacuation of stools, etc..

In the absence of known cause, care based on preventive measures, including dietary changes and better stress management. 

Cons irritable bowel, adjust your diet

Hand feeding , we recommend limiting foods that cause gas to reduce flatulence and bloating legumes, cabbage, dried fruit or uncooked, raw vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, carbonated drinks. Against pain, it is preferable to adopt a diet food low in fat but rich in protein. A fair dose of fiber reduces the risk of constipation or diarrhea inversely. Everyone has to find the dose that suits him.

Also add probiotics

A new study also confirms the benefit of probiotics . These naturally occurring bacteria in the intestine and are actively involved in digestion . They thus have a beneficial effect on the intestines . There are food supplements probiotics , but they are also found in yogurt classics. After analyzing a dozen studies on the subject, the authors concluded that probiotics are more effective than placebo in relieving symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome .
In conclusion, remember to eat yogurt if your intestines are fragile at times or they are malfunctioning.

THE CANNABIS WITHDRAWAL: A TEST UNDERESTIMATED

Everyone knows the great difficulties that the smoking of tobacco meeting to stop smoking. Withdrawal symptoms in cannabis are less known and yet they are also important. Things to know before embarking on a regular consumption?

Cannabis withdrawal symptoms

The marijuana has a reputation as a soft drug which can be disposed easily. A U.S. study has shown that it hides his game? In 2613 consumers who have stopped cannabis , doctors have observed two broad categories of symptoms:

• signs of slowing (sleepiness, fatigue, yawning, weakness mental and physical),
• signs of anxiety and depression (depression, sweating, palpitations, anxiety, muscle aches, restlessness, tremor, insomnia).

ent to show that it hides his game? In 2613 consumers who have stopped cannabis , doctors have observed two broad categories of symptoms:

Cannabis fatigue and stopping cannabis too!

The weakness or fatigue is very common and helps explain the dangers of cannabis and driving, you are coming to take or that you have stopped taking it for some time. A radio campaign aimed at sensitizing currently under 25 the danger of cannabis taken before driving: the cannabis doubles the risk of a fatal accident, this risk is multiplied by 16 in cases of concomitant alcohol.

Tobacco and cannabis: the classic combination

Stop the cannabis is even harder than the question often arises simultaneous withdrawal of tobacco or alcohol. In practice, apart from very occasional making of cannabis , two scenarios are often encountered:

• daily intake of tobacco and cannabis , is often smoked a joint at night before bed,
• taking cannabis and alcohol when stoned on weekends, tobacco being daily.

Stop the cannabis is even harder than the question often arises simultaneous withdrawal of tobacco or alcohol. In practice, apart from very occasional making of cannabis , two scenarios are often encountered

 

CONS HYPERTENSION: TWO SQUARES OF CHOCOLATE A DAY!

Particularly rich in antioxidant molecules, the cocoa is among the health food. Its benefits on the cardiovascular system have been confirmed. Moreover, two squares of chocolate a day is enough black in the prevention of hypertension .

Dark chocolate is rich in polyphenols

The beneficial effects cardiovascular of cocoa due to its content in polyphenols, powerful antioxidants. Belonging to the family of flavonoids, they help the body neutralize free radicals, which are largely responsible for cell aging. Antioxidants are therefore very interesting properties, ranging from preventing aging to that of cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
While many experiments have been conducted with high doses of cocoa , others have shown that we found the same preventive effects, with realistic amounts, they consumed on average in Europe .

A quarantine of people with tension a little higher or a slight hypertension were recruited. During 4 months, half of them were instructed to eat all the days of 6.3 g chocolate black (30 mg of polyphenols, 30 calories, the equivalent of two squares of chocolate ). The other half tasted the chocolate white in the same amount, which does not contain polyphenols.

A significant decrease in blood pressure with only two squares of chocolate

Regular intake of small amounts of chocolate rich dark cocoa was accompanied by a decrease of 2.9 mmHg of blood pressure systolic and 1.9 mmHg voltage diastolic without weight gain, without changing the lipid blood or blood sugar.
Finally, the proportion of subjects with hypertension at baseline increased from 86% to 68%. However, with the chocolate white, none of these parameters is varied.

In practice

Lower blood pressure obtained here are important. We know that any fall, even very low, the risk decreases sharply cardiovascular . The benefit of cocoa is very significant. Until health nutrition recommendations integrates these two squares daily chocolate black, fans of chocolate can indulge their passion, especially those with a high voltage, provided that they remain reasonable in amount and choose the most chocolate rich cocoa, less sugar and less fat as possible. Read labels to guide your choice.
For others, know we can do plenty of antioxidants in many other ways: by eating fruits and vegetables, for example, or drinking tea.