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The prostate
is a doughnut-shaped gland that surrounds the bladder
opening and urethra in males. It is located at the bottom
of the bladder, about halfway between the rectum and
the base of the penis. Common prostate problems in older
men include prostatitis or infection of the prostate,
benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) or non-cancerous
enlargement of the prostate gland, and prostate cancer.
Prostatitis,
particularly chronic prostatitis, frequently accompanies
a urinary tract infection. After age 40, the prostate
enlarges. This condition is called BPH, and it occurs
to some degree in every man as he ages. In men over
60 years of age, enlargement of the prostate is a common
condition. The other risk factors include family history
of the disease, age, smoking, and a high-fat diet.
The
symptoms of prostate cancer and BPH include decreased
force of the stream of urine, difficulty in starting
and stopping urination, increased urinary frequency
especially during night time, incomplete emptying of
the bladder, hip or lower back pain, blood or pus in
the urine, painful urination, lack of sexual desire
etc.
The
most common treatment form prostate disease is surgical
removal of the prostate. About 400,000 prostatectomies
are performed every year in the U.S.Unfortunately, surgical
removal of the prostate can lead to impotence and incontinence
and is linked to increased risk of death from heart
disease.
Saw
Palmetto is one of the most recognized herbs for prostate
health. It has been shown to benefit men suffering from
enlarged prostate, or BPH. This product is a potent
and effective form of Saw Palmetto, extracted from Saw
Palmetto berries and standardized to contain 85% to
95% fatty acids and sterols.
Saw
palmetto should not be perceived as solely men herbs,
but women also used Saw Palmetto berries to treat infertility,
painful period and problem with lactation. |
