Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is not a cancerous condition, but the symptoms can greatly interfere with your daily life. If you experience inadequate urinary flow, frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, or other urinary symptoms, talk to your doctor about treatments for an enlarged prostate. One option is taking a compound called beta-sitosterol for BPH, which can…
The side effects of Jalyn may be concerning to men who take this prescription drug for BPH symptoms. Jalyn is a combination of two medications that each treat BPH in a different way: tamsulosin (Flomax) and dutasteride (Avodart). Tamsulosin relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, which makes it easier to urinate. Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase…
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…
Statins are commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol levels, but a new study reveals they also may slow the growth of an enlarged prostate in men who have elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels. The study results were presented at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association held in Atlanta, Georgia. This study is not the…
At one time, an open simple prostatectomy was believed to be the best surgical treatment option for men with a large prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). However, times are changing, and more advanced options are becoming available. In a new study, investigators looked at robot-assisted versus simple prostatectomy for BPH. An open simple prostatectomy…
Surgery for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) can be a good treatment option for men who don’t want to take medication. While BPH medication can reduce urinary symptoms, some men can have side effects. Others may want to avoid taking daily medication for the rest of their lives. Surgery for BPH can provide a long-term solution…
Pygeum, a derivative from the bark of the Prunus africana tree, has a long history of use as a folk cure for bladder problems, but in more recent times pygeum has been used to treat BPH and prostatitis. The bark contains phytosterols, which can inhibit the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that increases the…
What not to do before a PSA test includes a list of things to avoid doing before a PSA test because they can affect your results. To preserve and maintain prostate health, men are urged to get a PSA (prostate specific antigen) screening test. PSA testing is just one tool men can choose to help them…
Much has been speculated about and explored over the years concerning the relationship between the herb saw palmetto and enlarged prostate (aka, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH), including its impact on lower urinary tract symptoms. Fortunately, that research continues, and the findings are still supporting the use of the herb in the management of each…
TURP or, transurethral resection for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is traditionally considered the “gold standard” for treating urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate. The procedure also is called TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate). Transurethral resection for BPH has been used for decades. It is considered relatively safe and effective for treating the symptoms…
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…
One of the more innovative techniques for treating an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) is called UroLift, an implanted medical device that is placed during a minimally invasive surgical procedure that does not involve any cutting, heating, or surgical removal of the gland. Instead, the device lifts or holds the enlarged prostate tissue away…
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…
Symptoms of BPH (enlarged prostate) will affect most men at some point as they age. By age 50, one-third of men will experience BPH-related symptoms, and by age 70, that number is 70 percent. Symptoms of BPH are unpredictable: some men who have an enlarged prostate experience mild symptoms while others may have only a minor…
If you are like most men looking for ways to shrink your prostate, you probably have symptoms of an enlarged prostate, otherwise known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Symptoms of BPH can include nocturia (nighttime urination), urinary hesitation, a urine stream that stops and goes, a weaker urine stream, and not being able to empty…
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,…
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….
Bee pollen health benefits include assisting in the restoration of prostate health, promoting urinary tract health as well as having an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effect in men with prostatitis, chronic pelvic pain (CPPS) and BPH (enlarged prostate). Using Graminex Bee Pollen for Better Prostate Health Generally, the major difference between bee pollen extracts is how…
Prostate cancer survival does not improve when men use finasteride (Proscar), according to a new study. However, finasteride is still associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer. What is finasteride? Finasteride is one of the commonly prescribed drugs for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or an enlarged prostate). Proscar is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, which means…
Prostatic urethral lift is a new and minimally invasive implant procedure for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) remains the gold standard of treatment, but many patients seek a less-invasive alternative due to the side effects of traditional treatments. Prostatic urethral lift for BPH is a less-invasive procedure than…
