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Enlarged Prostate? Treatment Options Review

March 29, 2010 by Prostate Dr. 


An enlarged prostate gland is one of the more common effects of aging in men, but the sad fact is that very few people seem to want to talk about it. The numbers, however, are striking, and they confirm the importance of communication about this health risk! About one in every four men over the age of 40 will experience the effects of prostatic enlargement. With such a significant number of men affected with this problem, it is important to review all of the enlarged prostate treatment options available to help make an educated decision about what is right for your health… or the health of someone you love.

Not surprisingly, some of the more common treatment methods for an enlarged prostate include medications and surgical intervention. There are also a number of natural or herbal remedies which may be effective for some individuals. Some of the most-prescribed pharmaceutical agents are alpha blockers (such as Flomax and Hytrin) and alpha reductase inhibitors (such as Proscar and Avodart). In general, these medications can be effective for many men. While side effects may occur, they are not terribly common. With the appropriate implementation of pharmaceutical therapies, many men may be able to avoid the next step in the enlarged prostate treatment regimen: surgical intervention.

Fortunately, there are minimally-invasive procedures which can be relatively quick, outpatient treatments in a doctor’s office. Some of these options include laser or microwave treatments, and the insertion of small, prostatic stents. If these should prove ineffective, then more invasive surgeries like incision, resection, or laser surgery will need to be considered. The most invasive of these procedures is an open prostatectomy, in which the prostate gland is removed under general anesthesia.

Whatever treatment method you choose for your enlarged prostate, be sure to examine all of your options, and discuss them thoroughly with your health care provider.

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