Posts by: Marta Ribeiro

Marta Ribeiro

Marta graduated from Universidade Fernando Pessoa in Porto with a degree in Communication Sciences and a Masters degree in New Communication Technologies. She has experience in social media, worked with several media channels, and has also worked as a freelance photographer and a graphic artist for almost 10 years.

May 11, 2016

What is a Prostate Biopsy?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a condition that affects men as they age. BPH or enlarged prostate means that the prostate gland enlarges, causing a blockage of the urine flow through the ... Read more

May 11, 2016

What is a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Test?

Dr. Dan Watson, MD of Urology Specialists of the Carolinas, discusses some facts about prostate health, what a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test is and how this test can determine how ... Read more

May 9, 2016

Prostate Surgery: What You Need to Know Before Having It

In this video, shared by ProPepSurgical, you can learn more about prostate surgery, how it works, how the procedure takes place, and most importantly, what kind of side effects you might ... Read more

May 6, 2016

6 Possible Side Effects of a Minimally Invasive Prostate Procedure

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, also called benign prostatic hypertrophy or enlarged prostate, is a disease that affects men. Depending on the patients’ age, physical condition, severity of the BPH and symptoms experienced, physicians may opt ... Read more