Recent estimates from the National Institute of Health (NIH) indicate that as many as 50% of men over age 60 and 90% of men over age 70 have an enlarged prostate, sometimes called “benign prostatic hyperplasia,” or “BPH.” Though researchers don’t know exactly what triggers the onset of BPH, it is thought that hormonal changes [...]

The National Institute of Health estimates that over half of men aged 60 or more have enlarged prostates. For men over age 70, the percentage is over 90%. However, not everyone is eager to take medications that may have unpleasant side effects. Some men prefer to pursue homeopathic or other forms of natural treatment for [...]

If you are a man above the age of 60, you have more than a 50% chance of having an enlarged prostate, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH). If you have been experiencing symptoms such as decreased or intermittent urinary flow, blood in the urine, a feeling of incomplete voiding after urination, or [...]

Researchers have yet to determine the precise cause of enlarged prostates. This condition, very common in males over age 50, can produce discomfort, embarrassing symptoms, and in some cases can be a precursor or indicator of prostate cancer. While enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) may not lead to anything more serious, it’s important [...]

The key factor in determining whether you should have surgery for enlarged prostate is the cause of the enlarged prostate. If your prostate enlargement is caused by cell growth in the tissues surrounding the urethra, non-surgical treatment may alleviate your symptoms. If, however, the prostate is enlarged because of middle lobe prostate growth, the cells [...]