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What is the Most Common Surgery for Enlarged Prostate?
If you are man with an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) and you need surgery, you and your urologist have a variety of surgical options from which to choose. Results of a recent survey of urologists found that of a dozen surgical techniques for BPH, urologists prefer open prostatectomy and TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) over others….
Cost Analysis of Treatment Options for BPH (Enlarged Prostate)
A recent cost analysis of treatment options for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) found that Rezum (a water vapor energy technology that delivers stem to the prostate and damages the offending cells) was the most cost effective of the six chosen items. The other treatments evaluated were Combination drug therapy (use of dutasteride or finasteride plus…
How Does Quercetin Treat An Enlarged Prostate?
Quercetin, which is found in red grapes, red wine, apples, berries, and tea, is a potent antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory properties and has been shown to have health benefits for men with BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). A study involving rats examined the impact of quercetin on inflammation induced by carrageenan versus rats that were not…
Can Diet and Supplements Treat BPH (Enlarged Prostate)?
Treatment of BPH, or treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (an enlarged prostate), often includes drugs and medical procedures. However, a new review has cast a focus on diet and supplements for BPH treatment as a way to reduce lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with the disease. This article provides an opportunity to not only…
What Causes an Enlarged Prostate?
Experts do not know for certain what causes BPH, but they have established a list of risk factors. As is usually the case, some of the risk factors are things you can control while others you can not. Here are 15 risk factors for BPH that fall into both categories: 1. Age The half-century mark…
Can Metabolic Syndrome Cause An Enlarged Prostate?
BPH causes are not completely understood, but numerous studies suggest one cause may include metabolic syndrome. Research indicates that metabolic syndrome, which is a major risk factor for diabetes and heart disease, may also increase a man’s chances of developing an enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What causes BPH? Experts have composed a lengthy list…