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Several surgical approaches are used to treat BPH. Reasons for performing prostate surgery include:
- Persistent or recurrent episodes of urinary retention (inability to urinate)
- Persistent blood in the urine
- Bladder stones
- Patients with moderate or severe lower urinary tract symptoms that are not responding to medications
Invasive Procedures. The most effective surgical procedure, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is also the most invasive. It has the highest risk for serious...
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From Our Experts
Can Anal Intercourse Harm an Enlarged Prostate?
Dear Dr. Motoloa, Can anal intercourse harm an enlarged prostate? The physical act of anal intercourse should not theoretically have... Read more »
Can Enlarged Prostate Occur in a Young Man?
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Identifying and Treating BPH (Enlarged Prostate)
We have heard so much lately about prostate cancer that perhaps it is time to turn back to the basics, and look at BPH (benign prostatic... Read more »
Is the Memokath Stent a Good Option for Enlarged Prostate?
Dear Dr. Motola, I am 62 years old. I have had Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia for about 6 years. My latest PSA count is 0.9 and I have been... Read more »
BPH: Enlarged Prostate
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is a common phenomenon among older men. It basically is the non-cancerous enlargement of the... Read more »
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Enlarged Prostate and Incontinence
By Jasmine Schmidt, HealthCentral's Incontinence Expert Although women are twice as likely as men to experience incontinence, that doesnt mean... Read more »
Tests for Enlarged Prosate
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General Lifestyle RecommendationsCertain lifestyle changes may help relieve symptoms and are particularly important for men who choose to avoid... Read more »
Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
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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
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The prostate is a male reproductive gland that produces the fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation. It surrounds the urethra, the tube through... Read more »
Impotence Natural Remedies: Herbal Remedies for Erectile Dysfu...
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Natural RemediesHerbs and SupplementsGenerally, manufacturers of herbal remedies and dietary supplements do not need FDA approval to sell their... Read more »
Natural Ways to Improve Prostate Health
Medications aren't the only answer If you're one of the millions of men who've been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate (also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH), you may have been prescribed medications to treat this issue. But did...
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