Question 1

what are solutions for prostatism?

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See comment: Prostatism means symptoms pertaining to enlarged prostate.These  could include some or all of these symptoms:
frequency of urination day and night,urgency,poor stream,feeling of incomplete emtying,discomfort,burning...................

Question 2

ttc. can prostatism produce deformed spermatozoids?

Accepted Answer

No: However, prostatism can lead to erectile dysfunction. Of note, Cialis is approved to treat both ED &amp; BPH (benign prostate hyperplasia/hypertrophy). And no, I'm not selling or recommending Cialis. I have no financial links. Just sayin'.

Question 3

scan shows prostatic wt 19gms/ pvru 28ml d/d prostatism. 1)is prostate size is normal? 2)is prostate lead to problem in voiding urine in this size? ty

Accepted Answer

Prostatism: An enlarged prostate may not cause any urinary problems unless the area around the bladder outlet is enlarged or swollen from inflammation. A urologist is best qualified to evaluate,advise and treat you.

Question 4

what causes bph?

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Benign Prostate: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) results from an increase in the number of cells (building blocks) in the prostate.  Genes can play a role, which in turn result in an increase in the secreting and scaffolding cells of the prostate gland. Low blood flow and inflammation might as well.  Testosterone can increase this, and some treatments target this cause.  BPH doesn't always cause urinary issues.

Question 5

what are the tests for bph?

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See below: Physical exam, urinalysis, flow rate and post-void residual. Serum creatinine and psa can be considered depending on the situation.

Question 6

what does bph mean on a chart?

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Prostate issue?: Bph, usually means benign prostate hyperplasia. It's basically benign enlargement of the prostate.

Question 7

could bph be making me impotent?

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Yes: There is a connection between BPH and impotence.  Improving urinary symptoms in men can improve erectile function as well.

Question 8

how does medication stop my bph?

Accepted Answer

Blocking DHT: Two medications (avodart (dutasteride) and proscar) block an enzyme called 5 Alpha reductase.  These medications block the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone which is more potent.  These medication lead to an approximate 20% reduction in prostate size as well as stop further prostate growth.  You physician cna hlep determine if one of these medications is appropriate for you.

Question 9

are there any herbs which heal bph?

Accepted Answer

No: None that have been scientifically proven
most of the herbs are marketed with anecdotal evidence, at best
even saw palmetto, which is commonly used for BPH was shown in a very large randomized, placebo-controlled study to be no better than placebo 
(but remember that placebo works ~30% in most studies).

Question 10

what symptoms make you think of bph?

Accepted Answer

See below: Some of the symptoms are frequency, hesitancy, ie unable to easily start passing urine, urgency, ie immediate urge to pass urine, nocturia ie having to go at night, and weak stream.

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