Recent medical research has clearly demonstrated that you can reduce your risk for getting prostate cancer – maybe even prevent it
Excerpted from "The Male Biological Clock" by Harry Fisch, this blog post dives into the truth about testosterone.
Harry helps you improve your sex life just by eating the right foods.
Bio
For over fifteen years, Dr. Fisch has focused his research, practice, and surgery on male infertility and reproduction. His recent article describes a new microsurgical technique for varicocelectomy. In his private practice in Manhattan, Dr. Fisch has successfully treated thousands of men with sexuality and fertility problems. Dr. Fisch's research on sperm counts and endocrine disrupters has resulted in multiple research articles and international attention. His work has been frequently cited in a variety of publications, including USA Today, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. He has appeared on television's 60 Minutes, 20/20, CNN and Today, among many others.
Specialties:
- Urology
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Location:
- 944 Park Avenue
- New York, NY
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Credentials
- Education
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B.A. Chemistry, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY, 8/1976 - 5/1979M.D., Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, 8/1979 - 5/1983
- Internship
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Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/ Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
- Residency
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Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/ Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NYUrology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/ Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NYCheif Resident, Urology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/ Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NYClinical Infertility, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
- Board Certifications
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Urology, American Board of Urology, 02/28/99
- Professional Membership or Societies
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American Medical AssociationAmerican College of SurgeonsAmerican Urologic AssociationAmerican Society for Reproductive MedicineNew York Academy of SciencesSociety for the Study of ReproductionSociety for the Study of Male ReproductionAmerican Association of Clinical UrologistsNew York Section - American Urologic AssociationNew York State Urologic SocietyNew York County Medical Society
- Honors or Awards
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New York Magazine Top Doctors – Published by New York Magazine., 2000 - 2009America’s Top Doctors – Published by Castle Connelly Medical Ltd., 2001 - 2010Teacher of the Year – Department of Urology, Columbia University., 2002American College of Surgeons - Bronx Chapter (1st prize - Research), 1988F.C. Valentine Residents’ Research Award (1st prize - Clinical), 1987American College of Surgeons - Bronx Chapter (1st prize - Research), 1986F.C. Valentine Residents’ Research Award (3rd prize - Clinical), 1986
- Publications
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R Pfefferman, A Sakai, H Kashiwabara, H Fisch, M Taha, H Goldson, S Kountz. The Prevention and Correction of Hypocalcemia in the Parathyroidectomized Rat by Portacaval Shunt. Surgery 1977, 82:266.H Fisch, E Laor, R Reid, B Tolia, S Freed. Gonadal Dysfunction After Testicular Torsion - LH and FSH Response to Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone. Journal of Urology 1988, 139:61.H Fisch, E Laor, N BarChama, S Witkin, B Tolia, R Reid. Detection of Testicular Endocrine Abnormalities and Their Correlation to Serum Antisperm Antibodies in Men Following Vasectomy. Journal of Urology 1989, 141:1129.R Naz, J Deutch, T Phillips, A Menge, H Fisch. Sperm Autoantibodies in Vasectomized Men and Their Effects on Fertilization. Biology of Reproduction 1989, 41:163 - 173.E Laor, H Fisch, S Tennenbaum, B Tolia, R Reid, A Mostoffi. Unilateral Testicular Torsion: Abnormal Histological Findings in the Contralateral Testis. Cause or Effect? British Journal of Urology 1990, 65:520-523.
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Activity
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Is it harmful to hold in my urine if my bladder is full?
It is definitely harmful to hold in urine if your bladder is full, because you can stretch out your bladder muscles; you are also at greater risk for urinary tract infections. Watch urologist Harry...
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What can men do to feel happier, less stressed out and less anxious?
Getting more sleep, eating a healthy diet, getting into shape, and enjoying your sex life are all ways men can reduce stress and feel happier. Watch me discuss the lifestyle changes men should make...
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How is low testosterone treated?
Low testosterone in men is first treated by addressing poor diet, exercise and sleep habits; medication is only prescribed if lifestyle changes don't work. Watch urologist Harry Fisch, MD, expl...
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How can I treat my vaginal dryness?
A common complaint of women, especially those who have gone through menopause, is that they no longer produce as much vaginal lubrication as they once did. Although estrogen in a variety of forms c...
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Are women healthier than men?
I know a lot of guys may not want to hear this, but men, in general, are less healthy than women by practically any measure. Life expectancy for men is currently about 75 years. For women: 80 years...
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How are prostate cancer treatments compared?
Treatment options for prostate cancer include surgical procedures, radiation therapy, and sometimes anti-testosterone therapy. Watch urologist Harry Fisch, MD, discuss how prostate cancer is treate...
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What are some promising new therapies for prostate cancer?
Some advances in prostate cancer treatment include: new screenings and tests, improved surgical techniques (robotic surgery) and more targeted radiation therapy. Watch me explain how doctors are im...
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How can diet affect my risk for prostate cancer?
Cancer-fighting chemicals, such as anti-oxidants, are found in many foods. One food rich in these kinds of chemicals is pomegranate juice. A recent study by UCLA researcher Allan Pantuck, MD, and c...
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How effective is a PSA test for detecting prostate cancer?
The PSA test has many false positive results for cancer, but also detects benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and prostatitis. If one of our patients has an elevated PSA, I treat them with antibiotic...
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Does prostate cancer run in families?
Risk is increased with a family history, but even if you don't have a family history of prostate cancer, 1 in 6 men get it—so it's important for all men to be evaluated on a regular b...
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Are there any risks associated with prostate cancer screening?
If you have risk factors for prostate cancer, you should get screened early, but talk to your doctor about what's right for you. Watch urologist Harry Fisch, MD, explain how men can protect the...
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How are low-grade and early prostate cancers treated?
When we do a biopsy of the prostate and the result is cancer, in over 50 percent of cases, the grade of the cancer is typically low. In these men, we begin an active surveillance program that usual...
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Can cholesterol drugs help reduce my risk of prostate cancer?
Statins are a class of medicines that have been used for many years to lower cholesterol levels. Research shows that these drugs may have other beneficial effects, such as preventing prostate cance...
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Can finasteride help prevent prostate cancer?
Finasteride is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved pill used to treat a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate that can block the flow of urine. A 10-year study of more than 18,000 men...
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Do all prostate cancers require treatment?
Sixty percent of prostatectomies for "cancer" are Gleason 6. These cancers are the ones that are perfect for non-surgical treatment such as surveillance.
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