Osteoporosis Basics for Men
BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD Osteoporosis is defined as calcium loss from the bones. It is a silent process until suddenly a fracture occurs. Common sites of fracture are the spine, …
Counteracting Side Effects from Hormonal Therapy
BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD Hormonal therapy can slow or even halt prostate cancer growth, but it isn’t without its side effects. Many measures—from medication to exercise—can mitigate these secondary reactions. …
Preventing Hormone Therapy Side Effects
BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD A number of interventions are available that can substantially reduce adverse side effects from testosterone inactivating pharmaceuticals (TIP). Side effects vary from patient to patient and are influenced by the …