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How Successful is Prostate Artery Embolization for BPH?
Men who have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH; aka enlarged prostate) who are looking for a treatment option that is effective and does not involve drugs or major surgery may want to consider prostate artery embolization (PAE). A report on the benefits of prostate artery embolization for enlarged prostate was presented at the Society of Interventional…
What Are the Side Effects of Surgery for BPH
The complication rates after surgery for an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) are not as low as clinical trial reports would lead you to believe, according to a new report presented at the 27th Annual Congress of the European Association of Urology. Side effects of surgery for BPH are higher in real life, and…
Prostatic Arterial Embolization for BPH is Safe and Effective
In the quest for newer and more effective BPH treatment, scientists have developed a new technology called prostatic arterial embolization, a minimally invasive procedure that can be performed on an outpatient basis. A report about the success of prostatic arterial embolization was presented at the XXXIII Brazilian Congress of Urology by Francisco C. Carnevale, University of…
Are Lasers Safe to Treat Large Prostates?
The average size of the prostate in healthy men is 20 to 25 grams, but among men who develop an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH), it typically grows two to four times that size. In some men, however, the prostate gland reaches more than 200 grams. In such cases, special techniques may be necessary,…
What Are the Side Effects of Drugs for Enlarged Prostate?
Let’s say you’ve been experiencing symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) —you know, urinary frequency, painful urination, dribbling, urinating during the night—and your doctor confirms the diagnosis. Then he or she whips out a prescription pad to write a script for one of several drugs for BPH on the market. If you’ve done your homework,…
