1. Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Doctors call the condition benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or benign prostatichypertrophy. Normal urine flow. Prostatism benign prostatic hyperplasia. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/urolog/pubs/prostate/

The Prostate Gland BPH: A Common Part of Aging Why BPH Occurs Symptoms ... Glossary The Prostate Gland The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system. The gland is made of two lobes, or regions, enclosed by an outer layer of tissue. As the diagrams show, the prostate is located in front of the rectum and just below the bladder, where urine is stored. The prostate also surrounds the urethra, the canal through which urine passes out of the body. Scientists do not know all the prostate's functions. One of its main roles, though, is to squeeze fluid into the urethra as sperm move through during sexual climax. This fluid, which helps make up semen, energizes the sperm and makes the vaginal canal less acidic. BPH: A Common Part of Aging It is common for the prostate gland to become enlarged as a man ages. Doctors call the condition benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or benign prostatic hypertrophy. Normal urine flow. Urine flow with BPH. As a man matures, the prostate goes through two main periods of growth. The first occurs early in puberty, when the prostate doubles in size. At around age 25, the gland begins to grow again. This second growth phase often results, years later, in BPH. Though the prostate continues to grow during most of a man's life, the enlargement doesn't usually cause problems until late in life. BPH rarely causes symptoms before age 40, but more than half of men in their sixties and as many as 90 percent in their seventies and eighties have some symptoms of BPH.

2. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Diagnosis And Treatment [Jan 1995; 11-3] The eighth in the series is devoted to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) diagnosis and treatment. http://www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/band11/b11-3.html

Bandolier Bandolier Library search Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Diagnosis and Treatment Note for new visitors Bandolier now has a section dedicated to benign prostatic hyperplasia, with updated information as better information becomes available from systematic reviews. You can visit it by clicking Here The US Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) was established in December 1989 to enhance the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of health care services. From time to time AHCPR publishes evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines. The eighth in the series is devoted to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) diagnosis and treatment. The main book (220 pages and 300 references) is accompanied by a patient booklet and quick reference guide for clinicians. This may seem daunting, but this is a real and readable example of everything you wanted to know about BPH but were afraid to ask! Bandolier has no hesitation in encouraging any healthcare professional or patient to read and enjoy this publication.

3. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treatment: Boehringer Ingelheim Prescription Medici Treatment of bph benign prostatic hyperplasia. Symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition in middle aged and elderly men. http://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/corporate/products/prod_prescr_bph.htm

Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition in middle aged and elderly men. BPH can cause bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) related to obstructions of the urethra and gradual loss of bladder function. These symptoms like frequent need to urinate (particularly at night), urgency and leaking or dribbling, or delayed start of voiding with an interrupted weak stream, disrupt the activity and sleep patterns of the sufferers, thus drastically affecting their quality of life. The incidence of BPH increases with age. Symptomatic BPH in general occurs in approximately 25% of men aged 40 years or over and in one of every three men over 65 years of age. Although surgery can reduce the problems, most patients prefer initial drug therapy, which can delay and maybe even avoid the need for an operation. Alpha Receptor Blockers have been established as a standard first line therapy of BPH symptoms. Flomax Alna Josir Pradif Secotex Urolosin Mapelor (tamsulosin) Indicated for the treatment of functional symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

4. MEdIC - Health Explorer - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia BPH pages draw together sources of good evidence about benign prostatic hyperplasia. Some stories come from past issues of http://medic.med.uth.tmc.edu/ptnt/00001362.htm

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Commonly, men over the age of 50 will suffer from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This is the benign enlargement of the prostate gland that can make urination painful and difficult. Men with benign prostatic hypertrophy can have difficulties with the starting of a urinary stream, or problems with an intermittent stream. More than fifty percent of men over the age of 60 have benign prostatic hypertrophy and approximately twenty to twenty-five percent of those require treatment. Newer medical treatment may help the condition, but often surgery is performed to remove excess tissue inside the prostate. Using a special tool called a cystoscope, the physician is able to visualize the prostate and remove the tissue without having to make an incision. Many men confuse benign prostatic hyperplasia with prostate cancer believing it is the beginning stages of prostate cancer. However this is not true and the diseases are very different. As men grow older, from about age 30, the inner portions of the prostate gland slowly enlarge which ultimately by the age of fifty to sixty results in benign prostatic hypertrophy. Prostatic cancer tends not to effect the inner portion but the outer portion of the gland. Both diseases are hard to distinguish from each other since they share some of the same symptoms and sometimes they can both exist at the same time. It is best to see your physician for an exam whenever you have any symptoms. The symptoms noted most commonly with prostate cancer are:

5. MedNets References and a patient information such as symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, surgery and after surgery care for benign prostatic hyperplasia. http://www.mednets.com/bph.htm

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6. Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia This hypertext document gives basic information about the prostate gland and thecondition called prostate enlargement, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/urolog/pubs/prsenlrg/prsenlrg.htm

The Prostate Gland BPH: A Common Part of Aging Why BPH Occurs Symptoms ... Glossary The Male Urinary Tract This hypertext document gives basic information about the prostate gland and the condition called prostate enlargement, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It describes the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for BPH and lists sources of further reading. A glossary of terms explaining medical words may be found at the back. The purpose of this hypertext document is to help you discuss prostate problems with your doctor and make choices about your medical care. The Prostate Gland The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system ( def ). The gland is made of two lobes, or regions, enclosed by an outer layer of tissue. As the diagrams show, the prostate is located in front of the rectum ( def ) and just below the bladder ( def ), where urine is stored. The prostate also surrounds the urethra ( def ), the canal through which urine passes out of the body. Scientists do not know all the prostate's functions. One of its main roles, though, is to squeeze fluid into the urethra as sperm move through during sexual climax. This fluid, which helps make up semen (

7. Dutasteride Evaluation Gives a critical appraisal of this drug that Glaxo now calls Avodart. The drug is specifically for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) but may also combat male pattern baldness. http://www.hairloss-reversible.com/Hair News Index/hair_news6.htm

Hairloss-reversible.com Site Directory Discussion Forum Home Biology of Baldness Male Pattern Baldness ... Links anagen hair follicle Hair News Index Dutasteride (Avodart) is now in the drugstores - December 2002 Dutasteride is the generic name for the new prostate drug that is now being marketed as Avodart. This dual (type l and type ll) 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor is made by GlaxoSmithKline. The drug has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The active ingredient in Avodart may also benefit men with male pattern baldness (MPB). It does this by inhibiting both types of the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase. This is the enzyme that converts testosterone circulating in the bloodstream into DHT. DHT is the main cause of prostate hyperplasia (enlargement) and hair loss in males. Studies indicate that Avodart lowers levels of DHT by almost 90 percent in a two week period. Comment: Well, dutasteride is now in the drugstores and it's called Avodart. It's a prescription drug specifically for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The drug was tested on men between the ages of 47 and 94 (the average being 66) for this condition. But I'm sure that an enlarged prostate gland is not on the minds of the men visiting this site. The questions men are asking here (and the drug is only for men) are these:

8. Medtronic - Relief For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia With Tuna Therapy Designs, develops, manufactures and markets technologically and clinically advanced, cost effective systems for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. (Nasdaq VIDA). http://www.vidamed.com/

For People with BPH (Enlarged Prostate): Diagnosing BPH Treating BPH Managing BPH Find a Physician/Specialist For Physicians and Health Care Professionals: Urology/Urogynecology Important Safety Information Contact Us Previously, the only BPH treatment options were daily drug therapy or major surgery. Now there is an outpatient BPH treatment called TUNA Therapy. In the TUNA procedure, obstructive prostate tissue is destroyed (ablated) using radiofrequency (RF) energy. The therapy is intended to destroy the obstructed prostate tissue, leaving the urethra and the rest of the prostate intact. Patients are able to return to many of their normal activities within 24 hours. There are a few side effects and events. TUNA procedure is covered by Medicare in all 50 states by many private pay and managed care insurance companies. For More Information Register for Updates Please call Patients - extension Physicians- extension Register Here to be informed of updates to the TUNA Therapy Website.

9. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Bandolier Library. search. benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Benign prostatichyperplasia introduction. benign prostatic hyperplasia Diagnosis and Treatment. http://www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/booth/booths/bph.html

Bandolier Bandolier Library search Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) This site is looks at the best evidence we can find on BPH, mainly through systematic reviews. Sponsorship to expand and maintain it would be welcomed. General Alternative treatments Medical treatment Surgical treatment ... Other issues Latest articles added to this site (February 2003) Systematic reviews in BPH Finasteride: new systematic review Terazosin for BPH Watchful waiting or surgery for BPH ... Natural history of BPH General Benign prostatic hyperplasia introduction Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Diagnosis and Treatment Men's health conference: BPH and prostate cancer Natural history of BPH ... Systematic reviews in BPH Alternative treatment Beta-sitosterol for benign prostatic hyperplasia Cernilton for BPH Permixon for BPH Pygeum africanum for BPH ... Saw palmetto and prostatic hypertrophy Medical treatment Alpha-1 antagonists for BPH Alpha blockade for BPH Alfuzosin and postvoid residual urine volume Benign prostatic hyperplasia: benefit and harm with finasteride ... Terazosin for BPH Surgical treatment Outcomes with transurethral prostatectomy (TURP) Incision or resection for prostate surgery Laser vs TURP for BPH: systematic review Transurethral microwave therapy for BPH ... Watchful waiting or surgery for BPH Other issues Quality of life and BPH Journal Bandolier Knowledge Bandolier Extra ... search Evidence based health care

10. A Focus On Prostate Health For hypertension or benign prostatic hyperplasia. Information available as an Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) http://www.rxabbott.com/hy/hypi.htm

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11. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Return to Index, Information from Your Family Doctor. Benign ProstaticHyperplasia (BPH). What is benign prostatic hyperplasia? Benign http://www.familydoctor.org/handouts/148.html

This handout is also available in Spanish. Information from Your Family Doctor Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) What is benign prostatic hyperplasia? Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition that affects the prostate gland in men. The prostate is a gland found between the bladder (where urine is stored) and the urethra (the tube urine passes through). As men age, the prostate gland slowly grows bigger (or enlarges). As the prostate gets bigger, it may press on the urethra and cause the flow of urine to be slower and less forceful. "Benign" means the enlargement isn't caused by cancer or infection. "Hyperplasia" means enlargement. What are the symptoms of BPH? Most symptoms of BPH start gradually. One symptom is the need to get up more often at night to urinate. Another symptom is the need to empty the bladder often during the day. Other symptoms include difficulty in starting the urine flow and dribbling after urination ends. The size and strength of the urine stream may decrease. These symptoms can be caused by other things besides BPH. They may be signs of more serious diseases, such as a bladder infection or bladder cancer. Tell your doctor if you have any of these symptoms, so he or she can decide which tests to use to find the possible cause.

12. Prostate Diseases And Their Treatments Information on prostate diseases such as cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and prostatitis. http://www.prostate.com

The mission of prostate.com is to create a comprehensive resource for information about the prostate, diseases of the prostate, and the available treatments. To that end, you’ll find valuable background information, patient support materials, as well as advice on living with diseases of the prostate. This site will be updated as new information becomes available periodically, so be sure to visit often WHAT TO EXPECT FROM LUPRON DEPOT® Lupron Depot is one of the medical therapies used to treat prostate cancer. Click here to learn more about how Lupron Depot works. WHAT IS THE PROSTATE? The prostate plays a crucial part in the male reproductive system. Click here to learn more about the anatomy and function of the prostate. DISEASES OF THE PROSTATE The major diseases of the prostate include benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and prostate cancer. Click here for an in-depth discussion of these three conditions.

13. Health Ency. Disease Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is sometimes referred to as an "enlarged prostate." http://www.icflorida.com/shared/health/adam/ency/article/000381.html

14. BPH Partners-II, L.P. - Urologists Provides information about benign prostatic hypertrophy, a FAQs, glossary of terms, symptoms guide Category Health Conditions and Diseases Prostatic Hypertrophy......Leaders in the field of urology, treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), usingtransurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) featuring the Prostatron. http://www.bphpartners.com/

Leaders in the Field of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia BPH stands for B enign P rostatic H yperplasia. BPH afflicts at least 50% of men over age 60, and leads 1.7 million men each year to make office visits. As an alternative to surgery and pharmacological regimens of varying efficacy, (Minneapolis, MN) has developed the Prostatron , a minimally invasive alternative for the treatment of BPH. The Prostatron is the first FDA-approved TransUrethral Microwave Thermotherapy (TUMT ) system for the treatment of symptomatic BPH, as well as the first BPH device to have satisfied the FDA's extensive Pre-Market Approval process. It provides a viable option for patients who wish to avoid the expenses medication and do not wish to risk the potential complications and side effects of surgery. BPH Partners and its medical staff have pioneered this new technology in the Midwest healthcare market. BPH Partners - II, L.P.

15. Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence In Women, Pediatric Urology, Bph, Qua Offers medical research information. Urology, urinary incontinence, benign prostatic hyperplasia, journal of urology, female incontinence and infections. http://www.urology-urinary-incontinence.com

Phase II trials begin in Europe and U.S. for KW-7158 TT Med/Timely Topics in Medicine Kyowa Hakko recently announced the start of phase II clinical trials of KW-7158 in the U.S. and Europe for the treatment of urinary incontinence following positive results from the clinical pharmacological study carried out in France last year, supporting encouraging preclinical data. KW-7158 is intended to prevent the sense of urgency, urinary frequency and incontinence caused by overactive bladder by acting on the peripheral sensory nerves to control bladder activities. On the other hand, it is expected to have reduced side effects compared with the anticholinergic drugs currently used for the treatment of this disorder (Kyowa Hakko News Release). CYC-202 to be evaluated in glomerulonephritis Timely Topics in Medicine – Urology is an interactive educational Urinary Incontinence, urinary incontinence, Urinary Incontinences, urinary incontinences

16. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) benign prostatic hyperplasia, better know as BPH, is the noncancerousenlargement of the prostate gland. benign prostatic hyperplasia. http://www.bphpartners.com/bphmore.htm

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. It frequently occurs as part of the aging process. Common Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Frequent urination Hesitancy or difficult start Urgency or incomplete voiding Waking to urinate Poor or weak urinary stream Incomplete emptying of bladder Dribbling or leakage T he prostate is a small gland (about the size of a walnut) of the male reproductive system that is responsible for producing semen, the fluid that carries sperm. It surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder, out through the penis. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is one of the most common medical problems experienced by men over the age of 50. This non-cancerous condition will affect over 9 million men by the year 2000. Many men never develop any symptoms. If symptoms do develop, it is important to recognize them and understand that when properly treated, most symptoms can be improved. Until now, BPH was treated by surgery or by prescription drugs that are not covered by Medicare insurance. Symptoms of BPH can be very bothersome and, in addition to their negative impact on your quality of life, can lead to urinary tract infections or bladder obstruction.

17. Urologix - Patient Info Develops, manufactures and markets innovative devices for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and other urological diseases. (Nasdaq ULGX). http://www.urologix.com/

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18. Disease Category Listing (276): Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate) CenterWatch Listing of Clinical Research Trials for benign prostatic hyperplasia(Enlarged Prostate). benign prostatic hyperplasia Study. Georgia. http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat276.html

Clinical Trials: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate) Arizona Phoenix; Phoenix Center for Clinical Research (PCCR) Are you or a loved one interested in participating in a clinical trial for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia? Connecticut Waterbury; Connecticut Clinical Research Urinary Problems Study Florida Boynton Beach; CNS Clinical Trials, Boynton Beach BPH (Enlarged Prostate) (FL) Clearwater; Tampa Bay Medical Research, Inc. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Study Georgia Marietta; Southeast Research Associates (SERA) Are you or a loved one interested in participating in a clinical trial for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia? Illinois Chicago; Protocare Trials Chicago Center for Clinical Research (CCCR) Are you or a loved one interested in participating in a clinical trial for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia? Indiana Fort Wayne; AmericasDoctor This procedure uses a high intensity focused ultrasound wave to destroy obstructive prostate tissue. Nevada Las Vegas; Protocare Trials Las Vegas Center for Clinical Research (LVCCR) Are you or a loved one interested in participating in a clinical trial for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia? Reno; AmericasDoctor

19. Proscar Learn about prostate health and one option for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Includes patient and professional information. http://www.proscar.com

20. Prostate- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)- UrologyChannel Overview benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is not simply a case of too many prostatecells. Causes. The cause of benign prostatic hyperplasia is unknown. http://www.urologychannel.com/prostate/bph/index.shtml

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Medical Store advertisement advertisement BPH Overview Causes Symptoms Diagnosis ... Minimally Invasive Therapy Surgical Treatment Alternative Treatments PROSTATE BPH Prostatitis Prostate Cancer CONDITIONS Adrenal Cancer Bladder Cancer Bladder Control Problems BPH/Enlarged Prostate Emergencies Erectile Dysfunction Female Sexual Dysfunction Hematuria Incontinence Interstitial Cystitis Kidney Cancer ... Testosterone Deficiency Upper Tract Tumors Urethral Cancer Urinary Tract Infection Varicocele Vasectomy RESOURCES Anatomy Clinical Trials Education HealthProfiler ... Videos ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Pressroom Testimonials Overview Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is not simply a case of too many prostate cells. Prostate growth involves hormones, occurs in different types of tissue (e.g., muscular, glandular), and affects men differently. As a result of these differences, treatment varies in each case. There is no cure for BPH and once prostate growth starts, it often continues, unless medical therapy is started. The prostate grows in two different ways. In one type of growth, cells multiply around the urethra and squeeze it, much like you can squeeze a straw. The second type of growth is middle-lobe prostate growth in which cells grow into the urethra and the bladder outlet area. This type of growth typically requires surgery.

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