Consequently, the symptoms of prostate enlargement include difficult urination, dripping after urination and the urge to urinate frequently. If these symptoms appear, a doctor should be consulted and a physical exam scheduled. Because prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among American men, the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society recommend a digital rectum exam for all men over 40. This is especially important if you are black or if anyone in your family has had prostate cancer. You may be at a higher risk for the disease.
Most men occasionally experience problems achieving an erection.
However, for one in ten, impotence becomes a chronic condition. It has been estimated that 10 million men in the U.S. are impotent. Erection problems can be caused by illness, drugs, depression, or a vicious cycle of stress and anxiety. Whatever the cause, erection problems can undermine a man's self-confidence and erode his relationship with his partner. The first step a couple can take to restoring a pleasurable sex life is to seek professional help.