Prostate Health

About 50% of men in the United States have an enlarged prostate, and some will experience symptoms serious enough to require medical attention. Vantage Health and Wellness takes a proactive approach to protecting your prostate health. Board-certified urologists Michael Jurewicz, MD, and Sumit De, MD, offer preventive screenings to identify prostate issues early. The team can also diagnose and treat cancer and other conditions that interfere with the function and health of your prostate. Call the New York City, New York, office today to schedule a prostate health exam or book an appointment online.

Why is prostate health important?

The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that sits below a man’s bladder. The gland also wraps around the upper part of the urethra, the tube that eliminates urine from the bladder.

The prostate is responsible for producing semen, the fluid that transports sperm out of the body. Prostate muscles also aid in pushing the semen out of the body during ejaculation. Dysfunction in the gland can interfere with these processes and cause symptoms that interfere with a man’s well-being.

Vantage Health and Wellness prioritizes the prostate health of adult men. The board-certified urologists can diagnose and treat conditions that affect the prostate gland before complications occur. They also offer preventive screenings to monitor your prostate health and identify issues as early as possible.

What are signs that my prostate health needs medical attention?

The most common prostate issue that men experience as they get older is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This condition describes an enlargement of the prostate gland, which can cause symptoms like:

• Urine leaks
• Weak urine stream
• Frequent or urgent need to urinate
• Lower abdominal discomfort or pain

BPH becomes more common in men after the age of 40. Symptoms can progressively worsen without treatment.

Another condition that can affect your prostate health is cancer. Prostate cancer starts in the cells of the gland and can sometimes spread to other areas of the body.

In the earliest stages, prostate cancer may not cause any noticeable symptoms. As the disease progresses, you may have trouble urinating, experience erectile dysfunction (ED), or see blood in your urine.

Vantage Health and Wellness offers in-office diagnostic technologies to evaluate your prostate health if you have unusual symptoms. The physicians also perform preventive exams to check your prostate for abnormalities, even when you don’t have symptoms.

How can I improve my prostate health?

The Vantage Health and Wellness team can provide any treatments you need for BPH or prostate cancer. Treatments may include medications or surgery.

The physicians can also provide the resources you need to improve your prostate health. In addition to regular prostate exams, they may recommend:

• Engaging in daily exercise
• Drinking plenty of water
• Eating fresh vegetables and fruits
• Avoiding alcohol and caffeine

Your weight can also contribute to prostate problems, so you can take advantage of the weight loss programs the urology team offers.

Call Vantage Health and Wellness today to schedule a prostate health evaluation or book an appointment online.