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Enlarged Prostate Symptom
Causes
The causes of benign prostatic hyperplasia are not fully understood. Several theories have been proposed to explain benign cell growth in older men.
Hormonal Changes
Male Hormones. Androgens (male hormones) most likely play a role in prostate growth. The most important androgen is testosterone, which is produced in the testes throughout a man's lifetime. The prostate converts testosterone to a more powerful androgen, dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT stimulates cell growth in the tissue that...
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Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? The prostate is a small gland approximately the size and shape of a walnut. It sits directly below the bladder, in front of the rectum.... Read more »
Enlarged Prostate and Incontinence
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Causes of Lower Urinary Tract Sy...
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Enlarged Prostate
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Rapaflo approved for enlarged prostate
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Rapaflo to treat enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The symptoms of BPH,... Read more »
7 Ways an Enlarged Prostate Can Affect Urination
What is an enlarged prostate? According to the National Kidney and Urological Disease Information Clearinghouse, enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hypertrophy, or BPH) is the most common prostate problem among men over age 50. When the...
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