Prostate problems are a very common cause of impaired health in middle-aged and older men. The prostate is a sexual gland that undergoes benign enlargement in 50% of men over age of 50 years. This can result in symptoms such as having to get up frequently at night, poor urinary stream, difficulty emptying the bladder and urgency in having to go to the toilet. In extreme cases it can result in urinary infections, bleeding into the urine, kidney damage and sudden retention of urine, requiring catheterisation or surgery.

Prostate cancer is also on the increase, with 30,000 new case being diagnosed, and 10,000 men dying each year in the UK. While the benefits of screening are controversial, owing to difficulty telling which tumours are 'tigers' and will advance rapidly, and which are 'pussy-cats' and not life threatening, most people would like the luxury of choice of management provided by early diagnosis.

The Men's Health Centre is launching a Prostate Health Programme that aims not only to provide a detailed prostate screen, but also to introduce a range of measures that may help prevent further benign enlargement or malignant changes in the gland. As well as a complete basic clinical assessment, non-invasive ultrasound scanning and laboratory tests are carried out for the early detection of prostatic disorders, and assessed by a Consultant Urologist specializing in this area. A group of dietary supplements that various studies suggest may be of benefit to the prostate will be provided. These may be combined with advice on dietary measures and life-style modifications designed to enhance sexual performance and orgasm where necessary, and to improve general well-being and resistance to disease.

The extensive range of tests not only provide a good picture of a man's overall health, but will also show any hormonal imbalances including testosterone which might contribute to prostate and sexual health problems. We would be happy to provide you with further information on this Prostate Health Programme if required.

"New Prostate Test"- link to article in Daily Mail - click here - available from this clinic if indicated