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Can Pumpkin Seeds Cure Prostate Problems?
Pumpkin seeds offer some unique health benefits for the prostate, especially for men who have benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). This condition, which involves enlargement of the prostate gland, commonly affects men 50 years and older. One thing that contributes to BPH is overstimulation of the prostate cells by testosterone and another hormone, dihydrotestosterone. The oil…
Should You Take Avodart and Tamsulosin At the Same Time?
For men who decide to use medication for their BPH symptoms, combination BPH drug treatments may be an option. The results of a four-year study (CombAT, or Combination of Avodart and Tamsulosin) found that while use of either Avodart (dutasteride) or tamsulosin (Flomax) alone provided symptom relief, men who took a combination of the two…
Rezum for Enlarged Prostate: How Does It Work?
The majority of older men will likely experience an enlarged prostate (aka, benign prostatic hyperplasia) during their lifetime. Although that is not good news, the severity of the condition varies greatly, and not all men will require or need treatment. For those who do, use of Rezum for enlarged prostate is a relatively new, minimally…
What is Microwave Therapy for BPH?
Microwave therapy for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is a minimally invasive treatment for the urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate. The procedure, called transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT), uses a combination of heat and cold to destroy excess prostate tissue. In microwave therapy for BPH, the targeted tissue is heated to a very high temperature….
How Curcumin Can Fight Prostate Cancer and Inflammation
Pop quiz time: What substance is spicy and delicious, fights inflammation, and may stop prostate cancer in its tracks? Give up? It’s curcumin, the polyphenol found in the popular spice turmeric and the component that gives curry its kick. Many men are taking an interest in both turmeric and curcumin for prostate cancer and prostatitis….
How to Treat BPH
If your doctor determines you have BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia, aka enlarged prostate), there are several treatment options available. Here are some details on how to treat BPH. Watchful Waiting Also known as watch and wait, this may be the advice your doctor gives to you once it’s been determined that you do not have…