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In the days following the death of Dick Clark, it was revealed he had undergone a common surgical procedure called TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) the day before he died. Clark had suffered from acute urinary retention related to an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH), and TURP is often performed to correct this problem. In [...]
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 decision to start such a treatment program, it’s a good idea [...]
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, [...]
Can an enlarged prostate lead to erection problems? The short answer to your question is, it might. Now for the longer explanation. A relationship between an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) and erectile dysfunction was, at one time, believed to be based on age: the thinking was that the older a man was, the more likely [...]
Side Effects of Drugs for Enlarged Prostate (BPH) 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 [...]
If you take finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or for male pattern baldness, get ready to see new labeling with your prescription. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced labeling changes for both the name brands (Proscar and Propecia) and generic finasteride formulations after it reviewed the adverse event reports related to this [...]
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a disease in men in which the prostate grows through the impact of natural hormone factors or other reasons to do with aging. Although it is generally considered to affect men over 50, BPH can affect men at any age after a man reaches his forties. There are many symptoms of [...]
NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin do not provide protection against BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and the associated lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), according to a new study in BJU International. A previous study had indicated aspirin might be helpful in reducing the risk of BPH and LUTS. The premise of the new [...]
In case you missed the warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last June, here’s another one from Health Canada: if you take the prescription drugs finasteride or dutasteride for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) or hair loss, you should know these drugs carry a warning that they may be associated with an increased risk [...]
Going bald prematurely (androgenetic alopecia or male pattern baldness) is bad enough, but now researchers say they have confirmed that losing your hair puts you at higher risk for an enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Both premature balding and BPH have something in common: a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Androgenetic alopecia, the most common form [...]
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