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For men experiencing moderate to severe symptoms of BPH, an effective option to treat this condition is to use a minimally invasive procedure called Button TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate).
However, since the symptoms of BPH occur gradually, men often change their daily routine to accommodate their symptoms instead of finding ways to live their life without interruptions. Here are some suggestions for men on ways to help minimize the impact BPH on their life:
As men get older, many changes can occur one of which is their risk for developing an enlarged prostate gland. This condition is known as BPH which affects about half of men between the ages of 51 and 60 and up to 90 percent of men over the age of 80.
Read MoreMen may notice that as they age, urinations problems become an issue. It could be a noticeable urgency to get to a bathroom right away or the feeling of not totally emptying out their bladder. There’s a good chance these symptoms are related to a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Read MoreUrinary retention is the inability to empty one’s bladder. It can occur in both men and women however men have a higher incidence of it primarily due to the enlargement of the prostate gland in men as they age.
Read MoreAs men age, prostate tissue grows, which can resulting in obstruction of the urinary tract. By 50 years of age 50% of men will have some degree of BPH and at 85, 75% will have BPH.
Read MoreBPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, is a condition of the prostate that many men develop with age. When men get older, the prostate gland often becomes enlarged. An enlarged prostate can put pressure on the urethra which makes it difficult to urinate. By age 60, more than half of men have BPH. By age 85, about 90 percent of men have BPH, but only about 30 percent will have symptoms.
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