Question 1

is it possible for medication for bph and enlarged prostate to cause a decrease in sexual interest and reduce erections?

Accepted Answer

BPH med side effects: The class of medications known as 5'-alpha reductase inhibitors used to treat BPH can cause decreased libido and ejaculatory and/or erectile dysfunction.

Question 2

very good evening doctors. is there a medication to reduce frequent urination especially at night for if you do not have an enlarged prostate?....my urologist said that my prostate is small and smooth?

Accepted Answer

: While rectal examination is commonly indicative of the true size of the prostate but you can have a 'small' size prostate causing symptoms if it is enlarged in the area of the passage of urine. There are several medications for nocturnal urinary frequency9 (nocturia) to be taken under care of a Urologist,

Question 3

enlarged prostate after a stroke, taking medication to reduce, has a catheter, bleeding of the prostate, cancer has been ruled out by the urologist, cleaning with saline bags. how long could this last?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully a few days: Lots going on here. Is he bleeding because of a biopsy of the prostate. Or is it since it since the catheter. Medicine to shrink the prostate can take six months. Having a stroke and being in bed certainly makes urinary retention worse. If the bleeding is from the catheter  or biopsy, saline flushes can stop I t within a few days. Good health.

Question 4

what can reduce the symptoms of an enlarged prostate?

Accepted Answer

Prostate: At 38 yrs of age, there are many other more likely possible explanations for voiding symptoms. You should see a urologist.  BPH rarely occurs as early as 38.

Question 5

so drugs like flomax and such reduce the likelihood of getting prostate cancer? or do they only address psa related symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Flomax: Flomax simply relaxes the muscle at the outlet of the urinary bladder allowing better urine outflow. There is no anticancer property.

Question 6

what is the best medication for enlarged prostate?

Accepted Answer

Nothing or pills: How bad are your symptoms? If you just get up once a night, avoiding drinking in the evening  may be the answer. With more severe symptoms there are medicines, alpha blockers( flomax), reductase inhibitors (proscar) sometimes taken together. Cialis taken long term may help which by the way improves erectile dysfunction. Each patient is different. I recommend assessment by an experienced urologist

Question 7

which medication for prostate enlargement  is most effective?

Accepted Answer

See answer: There are two prototype drugs for  "prostate  enlargement", Alpha blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. This term usually refers to lower urinary tract symptoms assumed to be prostate enlargement though there is poor correlation of prostate size and symptoms. The 5ar drugs like Dutasteride physically shrink the prostate and reduce risk of BPH complications where Alpha blockers may aid flow.

Question 8

what medication is prescribed for a prostate gland which is enlarged in size?

Accepted Answer

Prostate: Generally the size of the prostate is not as significant as the presence of obstructive or irritative voiding symptoms.  These can occur with various prostate sizes.  Alpha blocker drugs improve symptoms by relaxing the prostate and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors work by shrinking the prostate.

Question 9

what is the best medication for prostate enlargement?

Accepted Answer

Prostate enlargement: The best medication depends upon  the symptoms, prostate size, whether the patient is on other medications that may cause interactions, cost, and side effects. The treatment must be individualized by your physician.

Question 10

can a benign enlarged prostate of an over 80 year old male be treated with medication or must it be partially removed?

Accepted Answer

Other BPH Options: While a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) remains an excellent option for bph, there are several other surgical therapies. They are less likely to have side effects more common in turp, such as incontinence, impotence, retrograde ejaculation, or TUR syndrome (absorbing too much fluid during surgery).  If medications fail or are intolerable, ask your urologist about tumt, tuna or gyrus.

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Very good evening doctors. is there a medication to reduce frequent urination especially at night for if you do not have an enlarged prostate?....my urologist said that my prostate is small and smooth?

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Enlarged prostate after a stroke, taking medication to reduce, has a catheter, bleeding of the prostate, cancer has been ruled out by the urologist, cleaning with saline bags. how long could this last?

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What can reduce the symptoms of an enlarged prostate?

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So drugs like flomax and such reduce the likelihood of getting prostate cancer? or do they only address psa related symptoms?

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Which medication for prostate enlargement is most effective?

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Can a benign enlarged prostate of an over 80 year old male be treated with medication or must it be partially removed?

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