Up to 90 percent of men in their 70s can expect to develop and live with an enlarged prostate and the symptoms that accompany it. That makes for a lot of men who will need to make decisions about how to treat this condition, which in some cases can mean surgery. However, there are many…
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…
An enlarged prostate (aka, benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) may be the most common prostate condition among men who are older than 50, but it still can be embarrassing both at home and socially. Even though BPH does not increase a man’s risk of getting prostate cancer or experiencing sexual problems, its impact on the quality…
Normally when we talk about an enlarged prostate (aka, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH), we discuss the symptoms, lifestyle challenges, available treatments, and ways to cope with this common prostate condition. Yet researchers recently reported on an unusual and possibly positive feature of BPH; that is, an enlarged prostate may stop prostate tumor growth. Enlarged…
If you have an enlarged prostate, are getting up multiple times during the night to urinate, and are tired of being tired, then Urolift may be the answer for you. This relatively new procedure can be helpful for men who want an alternative to medications and other medical procedures for this prostate condition. For some…
The results of a new study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington, are said to provide “the strongest evidence to date” that benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) does not increase a man’s risk of developing prostate cancer. This finding is the latest to address the question of whether men who have 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…
Perhaps it has already happened to you: the dreaded enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). You may know there are numerous conventional medical options to treat this condition, but the idea of using natural treatments appeals to you. So which supplements can shrink the prostate? What is BPH? As men get older,…
TUNA for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is a minimally invasive option for the treatment of urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. TUNA (transurethral needle ablation) uses radiofrequency waves to heat up and destroy excess cells in the prostate gland. When the cells are heated to the right temperature, they die. When the cells die,…
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…
Proscar side effects can cause some problems for men who take this medication for male pattern baldness or symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), otherwise known as an enlarged prostate. Proscar (finasteride) is also sold under the brand name Propecia. It is in a class of drugs called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. Proscar and Propecia work…
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…
Prostate massage is an effective procedure to relieve the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia) and is one treatment your doctor may suggest is getting if you have a prostate disorder. This may sound like an unusual recommendation if you’ve only heard of a prostate massage being associated with sexual pleasure,…
Recent epidemiological research shows that lifestyle factors associated with metabolism, such as obesity, exercise, diet, and blood glucose levels, have a substantial impact on the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). This information is important because it suggests men can take active steps toward preventing and treating these common…
In this article Ron Bazar, the author of various prostate and health books and the Editor of the website NaturalProstate.com writes about and shares his personal experience with BPH/enlarged prostate treatment including: Ron’s January 2015 Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) procedure in Portugal – what went right and what went wrong; Why Ron would never recommend a PAE procedure knowing…
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…
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….
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,…
