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Causes of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
The causes of benign prostatic hyperplasia are not fully known. 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 throughout a man's lifetime. The prostate converts testosterone to a more powerful androgen, dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT stimulates cell growth in the t...
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Expert & Community Posts
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
By Jay Motola , Health Expert...a condition that refers to the enlargement of the prostate, the walnut-sized gland that is part... Read more »
Do I Need My Entire Prostate Treated?
By Marc Greenstein , Health Expert...discussing my previous entry about cryoablation for prostate cancer. If you recall, I mediated... Read more »
Prostate Biopsy: What is It and How Does It Work?
By Marc Greenstein , Health ExpertA prostate biopsy is a test performed to diagnose prostate cancer. There are two main reasons... Read more »
Watchful Waiting for Prostate Cancer
By Marc Greenstein , Health ExpertThere are many options to treat prostate cancer. These include radical surgery, seed... Read more »
Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer
By Marc Greenstein , Health ExpertThere are many options to treat prostate cancer that has not spread to other organs in the body.... Read more »
Health Guide
PSA Test: How it Works and What Your PSA Level Means
What Does PSA Mean?PSA is a blood test that is commonly used to help predict the presence of prostate cancer. It stands for Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and refers to a protein first identified... Read more »Acute Prostatitis: An Overview
Acute prostatitis is an infection of the prostate gland in young or middle age men. Just for review, the prostate gland is a chestnut sized glandular organ located in men at the entrance/exit of... Read more »Prostate Biopsy: What to Expect
How is a Prostate Biopsy Performed? Transrectal biopsy of the prostate is performed as an outpatient in an office setting. After the patient has undergone a blood test to ensure that there is no... Read more »Chronic Prostatitis: An Overview
...vague and poorly understood condition that affects many men, usually in young or middle age. The prostate gland is a chestnut-shaped glandular tissue surrounding the connection of the outlet of... Read more »How to Use This Site
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Medications
... This medication is used to shrink an enlarged prostate in men with a condition called... Read more »
...medication is used to treat the symptoms of a prostate gland condition called BPH (benign... Read more »
...used to treat the symptoms of a condition of the prostate gland called BPH (benign prostatic... Read more »
... of the testicles) or other medications to treat prostate cancer. Nilutamide belongs to a... Read more »
... sometimes with radiation treatments to treat prostate cancer. Flutamide belongs to a... Read more »
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GPS for Prostate Cancer
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Radiation Seed Implant Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer Death
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Best Option for Prostate Cancer Patients?
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Prostate Screening Awareness
August 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research finds many men are not following the prostate screening guidelines, especially black men who are considered high... Read summary »
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