Category Archives: About BPH
Hyperplasia Vs. Hypertrophy
As you research prostatic enlargement you may come across two similar terms Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy. Both […]
BPH Treatment Options are Not One Size Fits All
When the signs and symptoms of BPH start to affect a man’s life, there is the tendency to jump to […]
Enjoying the New Year – in Spite of BPH
The holidays are over and the New Year has begun. Now is the time many of us head south to […]
How Metabolic Syndrome Can Affect Prostatic Enlargement and BPH
With the significant rise in obesity and related heart disease and diabetes over the past several decades, clinicians have sought […]
Watchful Waiting…A Cop-Out?
Some patients visit their urologist after experiencing the symptoms of BPH for the first time only to be told that […]
Determining the Best Course of Action
As you discuss BPH treatment options with your urologist, you may find that there are several possible courses of action […]
BPH and the Incidence Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction, also known as ED or impotence, is a serious concern for anyone who has experienced it, and the […]
Can Testosterone Therapy Cause or Worsen BPH?
As men age, it is common to encounter both Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, BPH, and low testosterone, known as hypogonadism. Either […]
Non-Symptomatic Enlarged Prostate or BPH
An enlarged prostate is virtually guaranteed in men as they age. Indeed, 90% of men over 80 have an enlarged […]
Treatment for Patients With Prior Prostate Surgery
We recently had a patient, who had prostate surgery 23 years ago and is once again experiencing BPH symptoms, ask […]
The Anti-BPH Diet
Over the course of a man’s lifetime there is a very good chance that they will develop the symptoms of […]
What You Can Do To Minimize The Effects of an Enlarged Prostate
With age, many men will become aware of increasingly troublesome urinary issues. These problems are often a result of an […]
What Is the Prostate Gland’s Purpose?
On the surface, it may seem that the prostate gland (a walnut sized organ surrounding the urethra) doesn’t do a […]
Making BPH Treatment Seem Less Scary and Embarrassing
Most men who experience urinary problems associated with BPH have two major impediments to seeking appropriate and swift treatment. First, […]
The Truth about BPH
The truth about BPH, or Enlarged Prostate, may be a shocking one. It is a condition that is not well […]
What is the AUASS or American Urological Association Symptom Score?
The AUASS is based on a seven question survey in which patients rate the severity of the symptoms associated with […]
Let’s Make National Prostate Health Month Every Month
September was National Prostate Health Month in the United States. However, just because we’re now past September, doesn’t mean we […]
Botox for BPH
BOTOX, a revolutionary advancement in wrinkle management, has been a topic of conversation as a treatment for BPH (Enlarged Prostate). […]
Taking Pills for BPH – Easy, But Not Always Best
Let’s face it; as a consumer, it’s easy to take a pill. You may already be taking other pills and […]
BPH and Prostate Cancer
BPH is one of the most common health problems in men of advanced age. In fact, the majority of men […]
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