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What is the prostate? The prostate is a small gland within the pelvic cavity in men. It is responsible for producing the seminal fluid in semen. The prostate surrounds the urethra and sits just below the bladder. Dysfunction of the prostate is most commonly caused by: The Prostate and Aging As men age the prostate…
What is Pelvic Congestion? Pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) is a chronic pelvic pain condition that occurs when blood flow in the pelvic veins becomes compromised and back flow occurs. This leads to swelling and twisting of the veins. PCS is also known as pelvic venous insufficiency. Symptoms of PCS People who experience PCS often report…
Understanding Ovarian Cancer and Pelvic Health Ovarian cancer, often referred to as the “silent killer,” can be challenging to detect in its early stages. The ovaries, a crucial part of the female reproductive system, are located in the pelvic region. The ovaries not only carry the eggs for reproduction but they also produce and release…
In both healthy people and those with life-threatening infections, the gut microbiome appears to help regulate body temperature. There’s some interesting research out there about body temperature and how it’s tied to our gut bacteria. Turns out, our average body temperature has been dropping since the 1860s, and one reason might be our gut microbiome—the…
It’s long been known that those that experience IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) also report extra-intestinal dysfunction. IBD has been known to cause symptoms that impact lliver, joint, skin and eye function. Recent research is showing that a bi-directional relationship exists between IBD and obstructive lung disease. What is IBD? Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a group…