Transurethral resection of the prostate, or TURP, in which the doctor uses a scope and cuts out pieces of the gland with a wire loop Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, in which a few small cuts are made in the prostate to reduce the gland’s pressure on the urethra. UroLif...
Enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) is a condition that is poorly understood. Theories suggest that it is caused by a hormone imbalance of testosterone and estrogen or an imbalance of the male hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Symptoms
There are a number of natural remedies that can help with an enlarged prostate. Saw palmetto is one of the most well-known and commonly used supplements for this purpose. It’s thought to work by blocking the conversion of testosterone to DHT, which is a hormone that plays a role in the...
the incidence of BPH increases with age. A family history of enlarged prostate may be present and there may be an ethnic basis as it is less common in Asian men. It has been noted that men who have had their testes removed before puberty do not develop...