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Alpha-5-reductase is the enzyme that is inhibited in the treatment of BPH. This enzyme is responsible for changing testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (which is stronger).
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What is Tamsulosin treatment used for?
Tamsulosin treatment is used for men who have problems urinating. The treatment is used for men who have benign prostatic hyperplasia, better known as BPH.
Which minimally invasive procedure may be used instead of TURP for the treatment of BPH?
Green-light PVP
What is Tamsulosin used for?
Tamsulosin treatment is used for men who have problems urinating. The treatment is used for men who have benign prostatic hyperplasia, better known as BPH.
Is BPH natural?
BPH is part of the aging process
Is there any difference between prostatomegaly and BPH?
difference between bph and prostatomegaly
What is the full form of BPH in the medical field?
BPH is benign prostatic hyperplasia
What is the duration of treatment with finasteride for bph?
Because this drug works by "shrinking" the prostate, it has to be used indefinitely to maintain its effect. If it finasteride is stopped, the prostate can be enlarged again.
What does the Abbreviation BPH stand for?
BPH is an acronym for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. BPH is an enlargement of the male prostate gland which, though non-cancerous, can cause discomfort and urinary and erectile issues.
How is BPH prevented?
Whether or not BPH is caused by hormonal changes in aging men, there is no known way of preventing it
What is the latest solution and treatment for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia?
BPH can be treated with a variety of drugs as well as microwaves, stents, and even lasers. I have added a link below to a useful page.
If the prostate enlarges and decreases the urithral what is that called?
Benign prostatic Hyperplasia ( BPH) Benign prostatic Hyperplasia ( BPH)
What are some of the symptoms of the BPH prostate?
There are several symptoms of the BPH prostate such as difficulty starting a urine stream, decreased strength of the urine stream, dribbling after urination, feeling that the bladder is not completely empty, an urge to urinate again soon after urinating, pain during urination.
