Cranberry has shown a number of health benefits for men with BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) who are looking to restore their prostate health. Cranberry is well-known for its ability to help prevent urinary tract infections as well as urinary symptoms, such as those associated with BPH. The unique phytonutrients that make cranberries effective in fighting…
By age 50, about 25% of men suffer from symptoms of an enlarged prostate, a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH. By age 80, up to one third experience symptoms severe enough to require treatment for BPH from such medications as dutasteride (Avodart) and finasteride (Proscar). One question men should ask is, can…
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,…
DIM has shown a number of health benefits for men with BPH who are looking to restore their prostate health. Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a phytonutrient that has the ability to promote and support metabolism of estrogen and related hormones by enhancing the liver’s ability to metabolize estrogen to a weaker factor called 2-hydroxyestrone. Significant amounts…
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 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…
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…
There are so many benefits to detecting prostate cancer (PCa) using multiparametric MRI that it’s hard to single out just one. However, the merits of mpMRI to find PCa in large glands deserve a spotlight. First, a word about prostate size. An average adult gland in younger men is about 30 – 40cc, roughly the…
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…
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…
