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Treatment with abiraterone significantly improves survival in advanced prostate cancer

Currently, the medication abiraterone is approved for treatment of men with prostate cancer that has spread beyond the prostate gland and nearby lymph nodes. But a study found that men who received the drug at earlier stages (before the cancer had spread) in combination with another type of treatment were more likely to live longer than those who received only the control treatment.

Ejaculation frequency and prostate cancer

Research into the connections between sexual activity and prostate cancer.

New study investigates treatment-associated regrets in prostate cancer

Men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer have to make difficult choices about medical therapy, and hope that they will not later regret their treatment decisions. But a study found that such regrets are common, mainly because of differences between their expectations and actual experience.

Laser therapy for vaginal symptoms comes up short

A 2021 study found that vaginal laser treatments may not be effective at improving vaginal symptoms in postmenopausal women.

Are bioidentical hormones superior to hormone medications?

Bioidentical hormone preparations aren't superior to FDA-approved hormone medications and may bring additional risks.

A plant-based diet may protect against prostate cancer and ED

Three new studies suggest that following a plant-based diet may protect men from prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction.

Answers to prostate cancer questions

Many men have questions regarding the testing and screening processes for prostate cancer, such as whether prostate-specific antigen tests are still the standard, when it is time for a biopsy, and what new technologies are available to help with a more accurate diagnosis. Harvard Medical School prostate cancer expert Dr. Marc Garnick provides the answers.

Embryo donation: One possible path after IVF

In vitro fertilization (IVF) has helped countless people who were unable to conceive to have children. Frequently, the process results in additional embryos remaining, eventually leading to the question of what to do with them. Embryo donation is one of several options and deciding which path to pursue may not be easy.

Acupuncture relieves prostatitis symptoms in study

Prostatitis is a common inflammatory condition, but most cases have no obvious cause. Treatments are varied and include anti-inflammatory painkillers and alpha blockers, but a clinical trial showed that acupuncture has the potential to reduce symptoms of prostatitis without the side effects that drugs can cause.

Risk factors for benign breast conditions identified

Family history of breast cancer may up the risk of benign breast conditions.

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