Category: BPH

By age 80, up to 90% of men have an enlarged prostate, and for many the first sign is a urinary symptom that will not go away. Standard procedures push the urethra open from within. A newer option, transperineal laser ablation, works from the outside instead, reducing prostate tissue so the passage reopens on its own over time. keep reading

Most men chalk up erection trouble to age and leave it at that. New findings suggest the prostate deserves a closer look. Men with BPH report difficulty holding an erection at nearly twice the rate of men without it, based on an analysis of over six million men. Neither problem goes away on its own, and both respond better to early attention. keep reading

For men dealing with BPH, the urinary symptoms are just part of the story. The condition is now linked to measurable increases in depression and anxiety. Focal laser ablation at Sperling Prostate Center precisely reduces obstructing prostate tissue, helping men reclaim both their health and their wellbeing. keep reading

What if treating BPH didn’t mean risking sexual function? Seventeen studies now back Transperineal Laser Ablation – a minimally invasive approach that reduces troublesome urinary symptoms while preserving ejaculatory and erectile health. Discover how this technique is reshaping relief for men dealing with prostate enlargement. keep reading

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition that many men face, yet it’s often misunderstood or ignored. With symptoms that affect quality of life, it’s crucial to address the common misconceptions about BPH and ensure that men have the right information for managing the condition. keep reading

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is an enlargement of the prostate gland that typically begins after age 50 and continues. It is a noncancerous condition, meaning it poses no life-threatening risks and cannot spread to other parts of the body... keep reading

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is an enlargement of the prostate gland that typically begins after age 50 and continues. It is a noncancerous condition, meaning it poses no life-threatening risks and cannot spread to other parts of the body... keep reading

Prostate enlargement unpleasantly restricts urine flow...but the very same enlargement may also cause BPH to restrict prostate cancer tumor growth... keep reading

Flomax. Avodart. Proscar. Do these drug names sound familiar? If you have seen a doctor for benign prostatic hyperplasia—or BPH, for short—the chances are good you’ve heard about them. Maybe you’re already taking one of them, or even a combination. Results of a new, large-scale study suggest these medications are linked with risk of cardiac keep reading

Very few people welcome aging and its effects. For men, two conditions can trouble the body and bruise the ego. The first, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can lead to... keep reading