Prostate Enlargement BPH News & Features
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Enlarged Prostate Doesn't Raise a Man's Odds for Cancer
Researchers report that having an enlarged prostate -- a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) -- may actually provide some protection from developing prostate cancer.
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Enlarged-Prostate Meds May Delay Cancer Diagnosis
This type of drug can drive down levels of PSA, which doctors check to monitor men for prostate cancer. If the level is kept down by the medication, doctors could miss early warning signs.
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Could Nasal Spray Reduce Nighttime Bathroom Trips?
Exercise also touted as an answer to 'nocturia'
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New Technique May Help Men's Nighttime Urination
Procedure partially blocks blood flow to the gland and appears to ease the night need, but skeptics exist
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New Therapy May Shrink Enlarged Prostate With Fewer Side Effects: Study
'Embolization' limits prostate's blood supply, but experts say more research is needed
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Managing Sexual Concerns if You Have BPH
WebMD provides advice for managing sexual problems if you have an enlarged prostate, or BPH.
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New Procedure May Shrink Enlarged Prostate Without Surgery
'Prostatic artery embolization' didn't cause troublesome side effects in study
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Does Saw Palmetto Treat Enlarged Prostate?
A new study shows saw palmetto is not better than placebo in treating symptoms of enlarged prostate.
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FDA: Prostate Cancer Risk From BPH, Hair Drugs
The prostate drugs Proscar, Avodart, and Jalyn and the hair-loss drug Propecia add to the risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
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No-Scalpel Treatment for Enlarged Prostate
A minimally invasive procedure that cuts off the blood supply to an enlarged prostate may help when medications fail, and it appears to provide good symptom control without sexual dysfunction, a new study shows.
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Avodart May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
Avodart, a widely prescribed drug used to shrink enlarged prostates, appears to reduce the incidence of prostate cancer in men with an increased risk for the disease.
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Generic Drug for Enlarged Prostate Approved
The first generic version of Flomax, a medication to treat the signs and symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland, has won the approval of the FDA.
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Do Prostate Drugs Harm Bones?
Millions of men suffer from an enlarged prostate gland. There are many drugs available for treatment, but what effects do these drugs have on bone health?
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Impotence Drug Eases Prostate Problems
Study shows that Cialis, a popular drug for erectile dysfunction, helps ease common urinary symptoms associated with enlarged prostate.
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Prostate Drug May Not Dim Sex
The prostate drug Proscar may minimally affect men's sexual function, researchers note in the Journal of the Nat'l Cancer Institute.
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ED Drugs May Treat Urinary Problems
Medications commonly used to treat erection problems in men may also relieve the bothersome urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate gland, researchers say.
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Veggies for Enlarged Prostate Risk
Enlarged prostates appear to be less common among men who eat lots of vegetables, a new study shows.
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Aspirin May Cut Enlarged Prostate Risk
Aspirin May Cut Enlarged Prostate Risk
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Enlarged Prostate: A Complex Problem
The most common problem for men over 50 is an enlarged prostate (BPH). Here's how you know when to see a doctor and what the treatment options are.