Throughout a man's lifespan, the prostate passes through two distinct growth phases. The first happens throughout adolescence, enlarging the size of the prostate, almost double. The second stage of development remains for the lifetime and begins when he is 25 years old.

An overgrown prostate is known as BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia). The reason for this enlargement of the prostate is not known. However, most of the symptoms of BPH are caused by urethra-shortening and urine retention (inability to micturate completely). 

5 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treatment Options

An expanded prostate is treated with several options, including surgery, medication, and minimally invasive therapy. If your problems are manageable, you may choose to postpone enlarged prostate treatment and monitor the enlarged prostate.

Symptoms in some men may heal on their own, while others require treatment. This article focuses on the latter and the five best BPH treatments options.

 

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   Medicines

   
   

For minor to severe symptoms of an enlarged prostate, medicine seems to be the most frequent therapy. Among the possibilities are:

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   Alpha- Blocking Agents 

   
   

They relax the neck muscles of the bladder and the fibers of the prostate muscles, making urination simpler. Alfuzosin (Uroxatral), Tamsulosin (Flomax), Doxazosin (Cardura), and Silodosin (Rapaflo) are alpha-blockers that act fast in males with small prostates.

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   Inhibitors Of 5-Alpha Reductase

   
   

These drugs reduce the prostate size by blocking hormonal fluctuations that cause it to develop. Finasteride (Proscar) and Dutasteride (Avodart) are two medicines that take six months to work. Retrograde ejaculation is one of the side effects.

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   Combined Drug Treatment

   
   

When one drug isn't working, your doctor may prescribe a combination of alpha-blocking agents and inhibitors of 5-alpha reductase.

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   Tadalafil

   
   

According to research, this drug, commonly used to alleviate erectile dysfunction, also treats prostate enlargement.

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   Laser Therapy

   
   

This enlarged prostate treatment includes the removal of the excessively grown prostate cells with high-energy light. Non-laser treatment has a higher risk of adverse effects and may not cure symptoms as quickly as laser treatment.

Men who take blood-thinning medicines often undergo it. Laser therapy includes two processes: Ablative and Encleative.

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   PUL (Prostatic Urethral Lift)

   
   

It is a procedure that uses special tags for compressing the prostate sidewalls, thereby improving the urine flow. If you experience problems in your lower urinary system, your doctor might recommend this treatment.

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   Embolization

   
   

The prostate blood flow is restricted in this enlarged prostate treatment. It includes the shrinking of the prostate. Unfortunately, there are no long-term statistics on the efficacy of this technique. 

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   Prostatectomy

   
   

In this process, the surgeon creates an opening in the lower abdominal area for accessing the prostate and removing the cells. If the prostate is large, or the patient has bladder injury or other complicated issues, they might need an open prostatectomy. 

 

Conclusion

Doctors at Max Hospitals are trained to operate on a variety of cutting-edge technologies for treating enlarged prostates efficiently. The team uses the most up-to-date painless laser treatments, such as PVP lasers and HoLEP.

The specialists here will discuss the available treatment options and assist you in determining the best course of action depending on the symptoms. So, book an appointment with Max Hospitals today!