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As they get older, some men find that urinary incontinence—the accidental leaking of urine—starts to happen. It’s common, but it’s not a normal part of aging, so you should talk to your doctor if it happens to you. Depending on the type of incontinence, your doctor will try to figure out what is causing it. Sometimes, lifestyle changes can fix the problem. Try cutting back on caffeine and alcohol, eating more fiber, and maintaining a healthy weight. Keeping a diary of your symptoms may also help. Discover the three types of urinary incontinence.

Prostate cancer is common in men older than 65, but it grows slowly and can take years to cause symptoms. Most men don’t even know they have it until it’s found during a regular medical exam. Trouble urinating can be one sign, but this can also be a symptom of other problems, like an enlarged prostate. Read more to learn about treatment options and to decide whether the blood test is right for you.

Men have unique health issues, but they may be hesitant to ask questions or seek treatment. Some conditions, like prostate cancer or erectile dysfunction (ED), only happen to males. Others, like breast cancer and incontinence, are more common in females but also affect males. Get help making decisions and finding answers to everything you ever wanted to know about these conditions.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) can happen to any man at any age. For some people, it only happens occasionally, which is completely normal and may not require treatment. But for others, it can be a long-term problem. Diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, alcohol, and certain medicines are some of the most common causes. ED is treatable in many cases. Learn which lifestyle changes you can make and how a doctor might be able to help.

If you’re asking about BPH and how to prevent it, there are certain other things we can’t control, like our age and our family, but there are also many things that we absolutely can control!

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