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Pathogen: Something that produces disease
Penis: The external male sex organ
Polyuria: Increased production of urine
Posterior: Behind anatomically
Premature Ejaculation: Is a condition in which a man ejaculates earlier than he or his partner would like him to.
Treatments: Behavioral modification and medications
Prostate: A gland situated beneath the bladder which secretes fructose sugar to feed sperms
Prostate Cancer: Is a form of cancer that develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system
Treatments: The first decision to be made in managing prostate cancer is whether any treatment at all is needed. Prostate cancer, especially the most common, low-grade forms found in the typical elderly patient, often grows so slowly that no treatment is required at all. Treatment for aggressive prostate cancers involves surgery (i.e. radical prostatectomy), radiation therapy including brachytherapy (prostate brachytherapy) and external beam radiation therapy, high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), chemotherapy, oral chemotherapeutic drugs (Temozolomide/TMZ), cryosurgery, hormonal therapy, or some combination
Prostate Carcinoma: The malignant growth arising from the glands of the prostate
Prostatectomy: Surgical removal of the prostate
Prosthesis: An artificial implant to replace a part of the body
Prostatitis: Inflammation of the prostate
Proximal: Anatomically nearest to the center
PSA: Prostate Specific Antigen. A blood test determines the level of PSA circulating in your blood stream. There are several possible causes for elevation of PSA including prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland), recent rectal examination or prostate cancer. A small vial of blood is drawn from your arm and the test is usually run in our office. By avoiding sexual activity and bike riding 72 hours prior to your blood draw you will decrease your chance of having a falsely elevated PSA.
A special note for Medicare patients: Medicare allows you to have one screening PSA per year. If you do not have a diagnosis that allows for more frequent PSA testing, payment for a second PSA in a year will be denied. Even one day less than a year between screening PSAs will result in a denied Medicare claim.
Pubic: Symphysis The joint between the pubic bones
Pyuria: The presence of pus or pus cells in the urine