prostate; bph/luts; minimally invasive treatment

New Simple Prostatectomy Surgery is Minimally Invasive

https://www.va.gov/houston-health-care/stories/new-simple-prostatectomy-surgery-is-minimally-invasive/ On Feb. 23, Houston VA continued its expansion of minimally invasive surgeries by performing our first single port robotic simple prostatectomy using the state of the art da Vinci Surgical...
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- Mar 17, 2024
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Enlarged Prostate? Learn the Latest in Minimally Invasive Options

Interventional #radiology and #urology experts from the University of Miami Health System and Desai Sethi Urology Institute discuss the most recent advances in managing an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), focusing on minimally invasive options. They discuss...
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- May 7, 2023
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TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038