Men over 40, African American men, those with a family history of prostate cancer, and obese men are at higher risk of prostate problems. Herbal preparations for prostate issues should be used cautiously as some have been linked to blood clots, breast tenderness, and loss of libido. Environmental exposures like farming and working with metals like cadmium may increase prostate cancer risk, though more research is still needed to confirm this relationship.
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Risk factors for prostate problems…
• Age above 40 years,
• Race-60% more common among African-American men ,
• Diet
High fat diet
Herbal preparations:
Combination herbal preparations should be used with caution as reported side
effects have included venous thrombosis, breast tenderness, and loss of libido.
Many herbal preparations have not been studied in men with prostate cancer
• Family history of prostate cancer,
• Having a vasectomy, BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia), or STD
(sexually transmitted disease)
• High serum androgens levels
• Environmental exposures
Some studies show an increased chance for prostate cancer in men who are
farmers, or those exposed to the metal cadmium while making batteries,
welding, or electroplating. Additional research is needed in this area to confirm
whether this is a true association.
• Obesity
• Genetic factors
