Urinary incontinence after surgery for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is a common side effect. Bladder dysfunction may be the sole cause of urinary incontinence in about one-quarter of men who undergo surgery for BPH, according to the results of a recent study conducted at the University of Sao Paulo Medical School. The researchers also found…
What makes your prostate grow? This is a question posed by many men, especially given that about 50 percent of men have an enlarged prostate by the time they reach age 60, and 90 percent fall into that category by the time they are 85. Yet despite the fact that an enlarged prostate (aka, benign…
TUIP for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is a surgical treatment for symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate. TUIP stands for transurethral incision of the prostate. In TUIP, a physician inserts an instrument through the tip of the penis. It is pushed through the urethra to the point where the prostate and bladder meet. The instrument…
A water extract of the traditional Chinese herb formula yukmijihwang-tang successfully inhibited development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in rats. The authors suggested this Chinese herb may be helpful in managing BPH. Yukmijihwang-tang is an ancient herbal remedy typically used to treat renal disorders, diabetes, neurosis, and memory problems. The formula consists of six herbs: Rehmannia glutinosa,…
Incontinence and BPH treatment is a relationship that develops in a significant number of men who undergo either a radical prostatectomy or transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for treatment of BPH. After both types of prostate surgery, urinary incontinence can improve over time, but some men experience persistent incontinence. The prevalence of urinary incontinence after…
In the quest for newer and more effective enlarged prostate (BPH) treatment, scientists have developed a technique called prostatic arterial embolization, a minimally invasive procedure that can be performed on an outpatient basis. Also referred to as PAE, this new surgical treatment for BPH has been shown to be both safe and effective in a…
Prostate cancer risk in BPH patients was the focus of a new study presented at the 28th Annual EAU Congress in Milan, Italy. The study evaluated the genetic predisposition of men with an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) to develop prostate cancer. BPH affects at least half of all men age 50 and older,…
Of all the different types of nuts, these natives of South America are an especially rich source of the mineral selenium, which is important for prostate health. In fact, just one ounce of Brazil nuts can contain as much as ten times the RDA for selenium. Research has shown that selenium intake is associated with…
Many men who have an enlarged prostate (aka, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) respond to one or more of the numerous treatments that are available, including a variety of oral medications, minimally invasive medical procedures, or invasive surgical techniques. However, when such medical treatment fails and/or surgery is not…
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…
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….
Side effects of drugs for enlarged prostate can affect men’s sexual health. If your doctor has given you a diagnosis of an enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), one of your many treatment options (e.g., watchful waiting, noninvasive nonsurgical procedures, surgery for BPH, natural treatments, supplements) is medication. Before you and your doctor make a…
Men who have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) can choose a medication that delivers a one-two punch to treat their enlarged prostate. Jalyn, a single capsule that combines dutasteride and tamsulosin, two drugs already proven to benefit men with BPH, is currently the only combination medication for treatment of BPH. What you should know about Jalyn…
Men who are living with an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) and who have symptoms that require treatment often turn to medications. Among the drugs available are Rapaflo (silodosin) and Flomax (tamsulosin), both of which can be effective and which provide similar yet somewhat different benefits and effects. This article looks at Rapaflo and…
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…
In the quest for effective natural remedies for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, aka an enlarged prostate, one of the options that has gained some attention is Pycnogenol, a branded extract of French Maritime pine bark. According to the findings of a recent study, use of Pycnogenol for an enlarged prostate resulted in significant…
One of the most asked questions by men who have BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is, Does having BPH increase my chances of getting prostate cancer? Given that more than 6 million men in the United States have BPH, this is a question on the minds of a great number of men. But although a new…
Men who have been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) have many treatment options, including medications, invasive and noninvasive medical procedures, and natural approaches. When medications are being considered, patients often want to know how one drug performs against another so they can make a choice that best suits their needs. Here…
Two randomized controlled studies found that drugs called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs), which are commonly prescribed to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and male hair loss, can increase a man’s risk of developing high-grade prostate cancer, a more aggressive form of the disease. Given the new research results, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has…
