Natural Health with Megan Sheppard: Is it possible for vasectomy to lead to prostate cancer?
There have been a number of studies investigating the link between vasectomy and prostate cancer over the past 25 years. At first glance, the results seem to come to conflicting conclusions. Some studies show a clear increase in the risk of developing prostate cancer after vasectomy, while others find no connection at all. About 10 years ago, US epidemiologists assembled the data from 22 different studies spanning 20 years of research and found that there was a very small increase in the risk of developing prostate cancer after having had a vasectomy. What was not apparent from the data, however, was whether this can be considered as a true causal connection or a result of detection bias. It may well be that men who have had a vasectomy are more likely to have follow-up checks regarding the health of their prostate.
One thing we know for sure is that your husband can take measures to support his prostate health, and reduce his risk of developing prostate cancer. Saw palmetto (serenoa repens), which works by triggering the relaxation of smooth muscle cells in the prostate gland, has been proven scientifically to outperform many commonly prescribed prostate drugs, so it is an important remedy for prostate health. Pumpkin seeds are another valuable dietary addition since they are high in vitamin E and zinc, both beneficial nutrients for male reproductive and urinary health.
