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Saw Palmetto, Lycopene and Selenium Natural Treatment for BPH

by Deborah Mitchell on September 16 Leave the first comment

Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is one of the most popular natural treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and it is often combined with other natural compounds to enhance its therapeutic benefits. In a new study published in the October issue of the Journal of Urology, researchers report that a saw palmetto, lycopene, and selenium combination… Continue Reading »


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Sexual Dysfunction in Men with BPH

by Deborah Mitchell on August 15 Leave the first comment

If you are a man who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and associated lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), chances are you’re also experiencing some sexual dysfunction. Unfortunately, along with the urinary urgency, dribbling, and getting up five times a night to go to the bathroom, sexual dysfunction is also associated with BPH/LUTS. But are you… Continue Reading »


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Study says BPH Not a Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer

by Deborah Mitchell on August 3 Leave the first comment

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… Continue Reading »


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Incontinence after Surgery for BPH

by Deborah Mitchell on July 27 Leave the first comment

Bladder dysfunction may be sole cause of urinary incontinence in about one-quarter of men who undergo surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to the results of recent study conducted at the University of Sao Paulo Medical School. The researchers also found that older patients have greater rates of bladder dysfunction, and that men older… Continue Reading »


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Lifestyle Factors Impact Risk of BPH and LUTS

by Deborah Mitchell on June 27 Leave the first comment

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… Continue Reading »


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Laser Treatment for BPH

by Editor on April 24 Leave the first comment

Laser treatment can be an effective, non-surgical way of treating men with BPH and is often used in combination with lifestyle and other changes as well as natural supplements such as Rye Pollen and Quercetin


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Beta-sitosterol and Cholesterol

by Editor on April 17 Leave the first comment

Questions about Beta-sitosterol and Cholesterol Q. Dr. Geo. Great article about beta sitosterol, especially the advice to take it on an empty stomach to increase absorption when using it for BPH. Can you clarify the statement ”When purchasing beta-sitosterol, look for products designed to treat BPH and not those for treating high cholesterol.” Are the… Continue Reading »


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BPH Drug Dutasteride (Avodart) and Prostate Cancer

by Deborah Mitchell on March 16 Leave the first comment

Results of a four-year study show that men who took dutasteride (Avodart), a drug commonly prescribed for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), were less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. However, men taking dutasteride who did develop prostate cancer were more likely to have more deadly tumors—those with a high Gleason score—than men who took… Continue Reading »


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Finasteride, DHT and Prostate Cancer

by Editor on January 9 Leave the first comment

Finasteride (Proscar) is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) as well as male pattern baldness. When scientists noticed that finasteride inhibited the conversion of testosterone to DHT (a hormone that fuels prostate tumor growth), they initiated a study called the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT) in the early 1990s. (Thompson 2003)… Continue Reading »


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It Was Benign, but Almost Killed Him-BPH and Kidney Failure

by Editor on December 21 Leave the first comment

After having symptoms for 5 years and unable to afford the cost of surgery, his enlarged (non cancerous) prostate eventually lead to kidney failure and a near death experience. Read more


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