Benign prostatic hyperplasia

bluefin · Newbie Joined: Jul 20, 2005 Posts: 6

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is nonmalignant (noncancerous) enlargement of the prostate gland, a common occurrence in older men. It is also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy and abbreviated as BPH and as nodular hyperplasia of the prostate.

In BPH, the prostate gland grows in size. It may compress the urethra which courses through the center of the prostate. This can impede the flow of urine from the bladder through the urethra to the outside. It can cause urine to backup in the bladder (retention) and the need for frequent urination. If severe enough, complete blockage of the urethra can occur, which can injure the kidneys.

There are several different ways to treat BPH:

Watchful Waiting is often chosen by men who are not bothered by symptoms of BPH. They have no treatment but get regular checkups and wait to see whether or not the condition gets worse.

Medical Treatment of BPH is usually reserved for men who have significant symptoms. The available drugs include:

Avodart (Avodart Dosage) -
Avodart is primarily used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia or enlarged prostate in males. Avodart is for male use only. Females should not handle this drug.