Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 73-year-old male in good health. I’m starting to show signs of prostate troubles. I have trouble ...

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I’m a 73-year-old male in good health. I’m starting to show signs of prostate troubles. I have trouble starting to urinate, and the stream stops and starts, ...

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I’m a 73-year-old male in good health. I’m starting to show signs of prostate troubles. I have trouble starting to urinate, ...