Prostate Treatment Options

An enlarged prostate is one of the most common effects of aging in men, but the sad reality is that very few people seem to want to talk. The figures, however, are striking, and they confirm the importance of communication on this health risk! About one in four men over age 40 will feel the effects of enlargement of the prostate. With so many men with this problem, it is important to consider all treatment options for enlarged prostate available to help make an informed decision about what is good for your health ... or health of someone you love.

Unsurprisingly, some of the most common methods of treatment for BPH include medications and surgery. There are also a number of natural remedies or herbal that can be effective for some people. Some of the most prescribed pharmaceutical agents are alpha-blockers (such as Flomax and Hytrin) and inhibitors of alpha-reductase (such as Proscar and Avodart). In general, these drugs may be effective for many men. If the side effects may occur, they are not very common. With the implementation of appropriate drug therapies, many men may be able to avoid the next step in the treatment regimen for prostate surgery.

Fortunately, there are minimally invasive procedures that can be relatively quick outpatient treatment in a doctor's office. Some of these options include laser treatment or microwave, and the insertion of small, prostate stents. If they should prove ineffective, then more invasive surgeries, such as incision, excision, or laser surgery should be considered. Most of these invasive procedures is an open prostatectomy, in which the prostate gland is removed under general anesthesia.

Whatever the treatment method you choose for your prostate, be sure to consider all options, and discuss it with your health care provider.

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