Materiały źródłowe

• #1 7 Foods to Prevent an Enlarged Prostate

  https://www.healthline.com/health/enlarged-prostate-diet

  Roughly 50 percent of men over the age of 50 have an enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. By the age of 80, nearly 90 percent of men will live with BPH. […] The good news is that a diet rich in certain vitamins and minerals can keep your prostate healthy and lower your risk for BPH. Being overweight is another risk factor for developing the condition. So making nutritious food choices is also a great way to lower both your weight and your risk. […] According to the Mayo Clinic, vitamin C found in vegetables may play a role in fighting BPH. […] Lycopene may lower the risk of developing prostate cancer. It can also help men with BPH, according to the National Cancer Institute. […] Eating more vegetables can help lower your risk of BPH.

• #2 Global burden of benign prostatic hyperplasia in males aged 60–90 years from 1990 to 2019: results from the global burden of disease study 2019 | BMC Urology | Full Text

  https://bmcurol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12894-024-01582-w

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a prevalent urological disease in elderly males. […] Effective health decisions are imperative for BPH prevention and treatment. […] Preventing BPH threatens global male health, especially in people aged 60 years and older, leading to significant disease burdens and economic expenditures. […] Our findings show that the increasing prevalent cases of BPH impacts individuals aged 60 years and over and that population growth is an underlying determinant. […] Effective health decisions are imperative for the prevention and treatment of BPH. […] Enhancing the allocation of relevant healthcare resources, strengthening health education campaigns, promoting knowledge about the prevention of urinary system diseases, and advocating for healthy diets and lifestyles can help rapidly reduce the global burden of BPH.

• #3 [Primary and secondary prevention of benign prostatic hyperplasia: current knowledge and implications for clinical management] – PubMed

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21901570/

  Histological benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and the BPH disease are frequent, lead to a reduction of quality of life, are both progressive and potentially associated with complications in the lower and upper urinary tract. […] Measures of primary disease prevention aim to inhibit histological BPH and the development of clinically relevant BPH. Weight loss, regular physical activity, vegetable consumption, alcohol intake, 5-reductase inhibitors, avoidance of overweight and reduction of fatty food can reduce the probability of histological and clinical BPH. […] Selective measures of secondary prevention aim to inhibit disease progression and BPH-associated complications. The regular and long-term use of 1-blockers reduces lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and inhibits symptomatic disease progression but cannot prevent BPH-associated complications (e.g. urinary retention or need for prostate surgery). 5-Reductase inhibitors can reduce the probability of symptomatic disease progression, urinary retention or need for surgery but the combination of 1-blocker and 5-reductase inhibitor is more efficacious than either monotherapy.

• #4 Lifestyle habits to prevent the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia: Analysis of Japanese nationwide datasets

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9747574/

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) refers to nonmalignant hyperplasia of prostate tissue, which causes lower urinary tract symptoms and has become a global public health concern in the aging population. The purpose of this study is to identify modifiable factors, which would prevent or delay BPH development. […] This ecological study, analyzing Japanese nationwide datasets, demonstrates that healthy lifestyle habits, especially avoidance of smoking, implementation of exercise in daily life, and a small amount of alcohol consumption, are important to prevent or delay BPH development. […] Healthy lifestyle habits, especially avoidance of smoking, implementation of exercise in daily life, and a small amount of alcohol consumption, are important to prevent or delay BPH development.

• #5 [Primary and secondary prevention of benign prostatic hyperplasia: current knowledge and implications for clinical management] – PubMed

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21901570/

  Histological benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and the BPH disease are frequent, lead to a reduction of quality of life, are both progressive and potentially associated with complications in the lower and upper urinary tract. […] Measures of primary disease prevention aim to inhibit histological BPH and the development of clinically relevant BPH. Weight loss, regular physical activity, vegetable consumption, alcohol intake, 5-reductase inhibitors, avoidance of overweight and reduction of fatty food can reduce the probability of histological and clinical BPH. […] Selective measures of secondary prevention aim to inhibit disease progression and BPH-associated complications. The regular and long-term use of 1-blockers reduces lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and inhibits symptomatic disease progression but cannot prevent BPH-associated complications (e.g. urinary retention or need for prostate surgery). 5-Reductase inhibitors can reduce the probability of symptomatic disease progression, urinary retention or need for surgery but the combination of 1-blocker and 5-reductase inhibitor is more efficacious than either monotherapy.

• #6 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Alpha-Blockers, 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/437359-treatment

  Data from the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial revealed that a diet low in fat and red meat and high in protein and vegetables may reduce the risk of symptomatic BPH. Additionally, regular alcohol consumption was associated with a reduced risk of symptomatic BPH, but this is to be interpreted cautiously, given the untoward effects of excessive alcohol consumption.

• #7 7 Foods to Prevent an Enlarged Prostate

  https://www.healthline.com/health/enlarged-prostate-diet

  Roughly 50 percent of men over the age of 50 have an enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. By the age of 80, nearly 90 percent of men will live with BPH. […] The good news is that a diet rich in certain vitamins and minerals can keep your prostate healthy and lower your risk for BPH. Being overweight is another risk factor for developing the condition. So making nutritious food choices is also a great way to lower both your weight and your risk. […] According to the Mayo Clinic, vitamin C found in vegetables may play a role in fighting BPH. […] Lycopene may lower the risk of developing prostate cancer. It can also help men with BPH, according to the National Cancer Institute. […] Eating more vegetables can help lower your risk of BPH.

• #8 Enlarged prostate: Does diet play a role?

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia/expert-answers/enlarged-prostate-and-diet/faq-20322773

  The risk of an enlarged prostate, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), increases with age. By age 50, half of men will show signs of BPH. But making some healthy changes to your diet and exercise habits may help you manage BPH symptoms such as increased urinary frequency and urgency. […] While there’s no one magic bullet, research suggests that these measures may lessen BPH symptoms: Avoid liquids a few hours before bedtime or before going out, Limit caffeine and alcohol as these may stimulate the urge to urinate, Eat a low-fat diet, Eat a large variety of vegetables each day, Eat a few servings of fruit daily, and be sure to include citrus fruits, Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity most days of the week, Maintain a healthy weight. […] The bottom line? Healthy habits such as regular exercise, watching your waistline, eating vegetables and fruits, and keeping an eye on dietary fat may help with BPH as well as lower your risk of erectile dysfunction, diabetes and heart disease.

• #9 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | Nutrition Guide for Clinicians

  https://nutritionguide.pcrm.org/nutritionguide/view/Nutrition_Guide_for_Clinicians/1342049/all/Benign_Prostatic_Hyperplasia

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition among middle-aged and older men. […] Obesity has also been linked to increased risk of BPH and lower urinary tract symptoms. […] The following factors are associated with increased risk of BPH: Aging. BPH occurs more commonly with advancing age. […] Obesity. Excessive adiposity may make detection more difficult via digital rectal examination. Obesity, particularly abdominal obesity, may also increase risk for BPH likely as a result of hyperinsulinemia. […] Diet. Red meat and elevated fat intake have been shown to increase risk for BPH, while increased vegetable consumption has been shown to decrease risk. […] Good glycemic control with lifestyle and dietary modifications is also important given the association between BPH and diabetes. […] Risk of developing BPH can be influenced in part by lifestyle choices and is not necessarily a symptom of aging. Patients should consider following a reduced-fat diet that is free from animal products and includes regular consumption of soy foods.

• #10 7 Foods to Prevent an Enlarged Prostate

  https://www.healthline.com/health/enlarged-prostate-diet

  People who eat onion and garlic regularly may also benefit from a lower risk of BPH. […] One older study saw that soybean isoflavones reduce BPH growth. But a more recent one suggests that soy only decreases cancerous cell growth in prostates. […] Another study found that soy isoflavones help with symptoms and signs of lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH.

• #11 7 Foods to Prevent an Enlarged Prostate

  https://www.healthline.com/health/enlarged-prostate-diet

  People who eat onion and garlic regularly may also benefit from a lower risk of BPH. […] One older study saw that soybean isoflavones reduce BPH growth. But a more recent one suggests that soy only decreases cancerous cell growth in prostates. […] Another study found that soy isoflavones help with symptoms and signs of lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH.

• #12 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) | University Hospitals

  https://www.uhhospitals.org/health-information/health-and-wellness-library/article/diseases-and-conditions/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-bph

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is also called benign prostatic hypertrophy. It means that the prostate gland has become very large and may cause problems passing urine. BPH is not cancer. It’s a common part of aging. […] Risk factors may include obesity, a family history of BPH, being over age 40, physical inactivity, erectile dysfunction, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. […] Management of BPH may include: Lifestyle changes. Limit fluids in the evening, empty your bladder before going to bed, and dont take water pills (diuretics) that are active at night. Talk with your doctor before changing the timing of your medicines. Losing weight and staying physically active may also help. […] Dietary changes. Stay away from or reduce the amount of alcohol, coffee, and other fluids. This is especially important after dinner. A higher risk for BPH has been linked to a diet high in zinc, butter, and margarine. Eating a healthy diet high in fruits and vegetables may also help. […] Management of BPH may include lifestyle changes, including dietary changes and specific exercises.

• #13 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9100-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia

  The best ways to reduce your risk of developing BPH are to make lifestyle changes that improve your prostate and heart health and take supplements. […] Exercising at least 30 minutes each day may help prevent BPH or slow prostate growth. Maintaining normal cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels is also important. […] The following herbal supplements may also help reduce your risk of developing BPH: Beta-sitosterol, Pygeum africanum, Flaxseed, Pumpkin seed oil. […] Talk to your healthcare provider before taking any new supplements. They may adversely react to other supplements or medications you’re currently taking.

• #14

  https://reverehealth.com/live-better/bph-prevention-and-treatment/

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the enlargement of the prostate gland. Common in older men, BPH can lead to health complications when left untreated. […] Two common risk factors of BPH include age and family history, both of which are uncontrollable risk factors. However, there are some risk factors you can control or manage, including: Lack of physical activity, Obesity, Heart and circulatory diseases, Type 2 diabetes. Regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight can reduce the risk of developing BPH and several other conditions (including those that are risk factors for BPH). If you have BPH, there are still things you can do to manage the condition to prevent worsening symptoms. […] If you have BPH or have a family history of BPH, talk to your doctor about what you can do to prevent or manage your condition to avoid complications of BPH and get the most cost-effective treatment.

• #15 BPH Symptoms, Risk, and Diagnosis | Saint John’s Cancer Institute

  https://www.saintjohnscancer.org/urology/conditions/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia/

  The prostate is one of the glands of the male reproductive system. Benign prostate hyperplasia means enlarged prostate gland. […] Risk Factors and Prevention of BPH […] Prevention Strategies […] Losing weight […] Eating a healthy diet, with fruits and vegetables […] Stay active helps weight and hormone levels.

• #16 Prostate Enlargement Prevention: How To Avoid & Prevent BPH

  https://www.webmd.com/men/prostate-enlargement-bph/can-i-prevent-bph

  Men with BPH have a larger-than-normal prostate. Some 9 in 10 men will have it by the time theyre in their 80s. Even with those chances, you still might ask: Are there things I can do to prevent it? […] The short answer is no. For most men, the prostate gland is just going to grow, and it might lead to benign prostatic hyperplasia, as its formally known. […] Lifestyle changes cant prevent BPH, but they may still be good for your prostate. For starters, exercise and a heart-healthy diet can help manage your weight, which is great for your prostate. Exercise can also help your bladder empty at a normal rate.

• #17 Causal relationship between obesity, lifestyle factors and risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a univariable and multivariable Mendelian randomization study | Journal of Translational Medicine | Full Text

  https://translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12967-022-03722-y

  Obesity (waist circumference, body mass index (BMI)) and lifestyle factors (dietary habits, smoking, alcohol drinking, Sedentary behavior) have been associated with risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in observational studies, but whether these associations are causal is unclear. […] This study supports independent causal roles of high waist circumference, BMI and sedentary behavior in BPH. […] Identifying the causal association of potentially modifiable risk factors with BPH has important practical implications for exploring the etiology of the disease and for its prevention and management in public health. […] Our MR study supports that genetic predisposition to higher waist circumference and sedentary behavior are independently and causally associated with the risk of BPH. […] The suggestive association between genetic predisposition to higher BMI and BPH risk needs verification. […] Although many of these risks have not been fully studied, they might be beneficial in providing information to assist in counselling of patients and help to form strategies for the prevention of BPH.

• #18 Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) | Canadian Cancer Society

  https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/prostate/what-is-prostate-cancer/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlargement of the prostate caused by an overgrowth of cells (called hyperplasia) in the prostate. […] BPH is a non-cancerous (benign) condition of the prostate. Non-cancerous conditions don’t spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body and are not usually life-threatening. BPH doesn’t increase the risk of prostate cancer and it isn’t considered a health problem unless it causes symptoms. […] The following increase your chance of developing BPH: getting older, having extra fat on your abdomen (called abdominal obesity), not getting enough physical activity. […] If you have mild symptoms, you may want to make some lifestyle changes to help manage them. […] Talk to your healthcare team about learning pelvic floor exercises. They can strengthen the muscles in the pelvic floor to help control urination.

• #19 Enlarged prostate (BPH) – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment PACE Hospitals – Best Hospitals in Hitech City, Hyderabad, India | Near Madhapur, Kukatpally, KPHB, Kondapur, Gachibowli, Jubilee Hills, Banjara HillsPACE Hospitals Contact Number f

  https://www.pacehospital.com/enlarged-prostate-symptoms-causes-and-treatment

  Enlarged prostate prevention […] Currently, there are no preventive methods to stop enlarged prostate. The presence of lower urinary tract symptoms could depict an enlarged prostate. The patients can reduce the effects of enlarged prostate by through early diagnosis and receiving an early treatment. Some preventive measures that may help to prevent enlarged prostate include: Sodium intake limitation: Excess sodium as well as low sodium intake can increase the risk for developing enlarged prostate, so limiting sodium seemed beneficial. Healthy sleep: Getting enough sleep per day is as good as diet and exercise. Among middle-aged and older Indian males, a higher incidence of enlarged prostate was significantly linked with worse sleep quality. Smoking cessation: Cigarette smoking may have an impact on the size of the growing prostate, but only indirectly through its influence on factors that contribute to the development of BPH. Alcohol intake limitation: A study carried out in Italy states that BPH might develop in heavy alcoholics due to hormonal fluctuations caused by alcohol. Healthy weight maintenance: A 2016 study demonstrated that obesity has the potential to cause intra-abdominal pressure, abnormal endocrine activity, and increased inflammation, which will eventually lead to BPH. Men who have lower urinary tract symptoms should undergo regular screening tests examined by a qualified health care provider, if they have risk factors for enlarged prostate.

• #20 Enlarged prostate (BPH) – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment PACE Hospitals – Best Hospitals in Hitech City, Hyderabad, India | Near Madhapur, Kukatpally, KPHB, Kondapur, Gachibowli, Jubilee Hills, Banjara HillsPACE Hospitals Contact Number f

  https://www.pacehospital.com/enlarged-prostate-symptoms-causes-and-treatment

  Enlarged prostate prevention […] Currently, there are no preventive methods to stop enlarged prostate. The presence of lower urinary tract symptoms could depict an enlarged prostate. The patients can reduce the effects of enlarged prostate by through early diagnosis and receiving an early treatment. Some preventive measures that may help to prevent enlarged prostate include: Sodium intake limitation: Excess sodium as well as low sodium intake can increase the risk for developing enlarged prostate, so limiting sodium seemed beneficial. Healthy sleep: Getting enough sleep per day is as good as diet and exercise. Among middle-aged and older Indian males, a higher incidence of enlarged prostate was significantly linked with worse sleep quality. Smoking cessation: Cigarette smoking may have an impact on the size of the growing prostate, but only indirectly through its influence on factors that contribute to the development of BPH. Alcohol intake limitation: A study carried out in Italy states that BPH might develop in heavy alcoholics due to hormonal fluctuations caused by alcohol. Healthy weight maintenance: A 2016 study demonstrated that obesity has the potential to cause intra-abdominal pressure, abnormal endocrine activity, and increased inflammation, which will eventually lead to BPH. Men who have lower urinary tract symptoms should undergo regular screening tests examined by a qualified health care provider, if they have risk factors for enlarged prostate.

• #21 What Is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?

  https://www.everydayhealth.com/prostate-health/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia/

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition in which a mans prostate enlarges abnormally due to an overgrowth of prostate tissue. […] There is no definitive way to prevent BPH, but you can potentially reduce your chances of getting it by managing certain BPH risk factors. […] For example, remaining active and losing weight may help reduce your chances of getting BPH. Having too much body fat can increase hormone levels, which may stimulate the growth of prostate cells and lead to BPH. […] There are recent literature reviews that have found that diet may play a role in the development and prevention of BPH, in addition to being a potential way to reduce worsening for mild BPH. […] In summary, they found that eating a lot of fat and red meat or too little protein and vegetables are both associated with an increased risk of BPH. Additionally, eating a Mediterranean diet with ample vegetables, flaxseed, and vitamin D may be associated with a reduced risk of BPH.

• #22 Enlarged prostate (BPH) – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment PACE Hospitals – Best Hospitals in Hitech City, Hyderabad, India | Near Madhapur, Kukatpally, KPHB, Kondapur, Gachibowli, Jubilee Hills, Banjara HillsPACE Hospitals Contact Number f

  https://www.pacehospital.com/enlarged-prostate-symptoms-causes-and-treatment

  Enlarged prostate prevention […] Currently, there are no preventive methods to stop enlarged prostate. The presence of lower urinary tract symptoms could depict an enlarged prostate. The patients can reduce the effects of enlarged prostate by through early diagnosis and receiving an early treatment. Some preventive measures that may help to prevent enlarged prostate include: Sodium intake limitation: Excess sodium as well as low sodium intake can increase the risk for developing enlarged prostate, so limiting sodium seemed beneficial. Healthy sleep: Getting enough sleep per day is as good as diet and exercise. Among middle-aged and older Indian males, a higher incidence of enlarged prostate was significantly linked with worse sleep quality. Smoking cessation: Cigarette smoking may have an impact on the size of the growing prostate, but only indirectly through its influence on factors that contribute to the development of BPH. Alcohol intake limitation: A study carried out in Italy states that BPH might develop in heavy alcoholics due to hormonal fluctuations caused by alcohol. Healthy weight maintenance: A 2016 study demonstrated that obesity has the potential to cause intra-abdominal pressure, abnormal endocrine activity, and increased inflammation, which will eventually lead to BPH. Men who have lower urinary tract symptoms should undergo regular screening tests examined by a qualified health care provider, if they have risk factors for enlarged prostate.

• #23 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | Nutrition Guide for Clinicians

  https://nutritionguide.pcrm.org/nutritionguide/view/Nutrition_Guide_for_Clinicians/1342049/all/Benign_Prostatic_Hyperplasia

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition among middle-aged and older men. […] Obesity has also been linked to increased risk of BPH and lower urinary tract symptoms. […] The following factors are associated with increased risk of BPH: Aging. BPH occurs more commonly with advancing age. […] Obesity. Excessive adiposity may make detection more difficult via digital rectal examination. Obesity, particularly abdominal obesity, may also increase risk for BPH likely as a result of hyperinsulinemia. […] Diet. Red meat and elevated fat intake have been shown to increase risk for BPH, while increased vegetable consumption has been shown to decrease risk. […] Good glycemic control with lifestyle and dietary modifications is also important given the association between BPH and diabetes. […] Risk of developing BPH can be influenced in part by lifestyle choices and is not necessarily a symptom of aging. Patients should consider following a reduced-fat diet that is free from animal products and includes regular consumption of soy foods.

• #24 Causal relationship between obesity, lifestyle factors and risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a univariable and multivariable Mendelian randomization study | Journal of Translational Medicine | Full Text

  https://translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12967-022-03722-y

  Obesity (waist circumference, body mass index (BMI)) and lifestyle factors (dietary habits, smoking, alcohol drinking, Sedentary behavior) have been associated with risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in observational studies, but whether these associations are causal is unclear. […] This study supports independent causal roles of high waist circumference, BMI and sedentary behavior in BPH. […] Identifying the causal association of potentially modifiable risk factors with BPH has important practical implications for exploring the etiology of the disease and for its prevention and management in public health. […] Our MR study supports that genetic predisposition to higher waist circumference and sedentary behavior are independently and causally associated with the risk of BPH. […] The suggestive association between genetic predisposition to higher BMI and BPH risk needs verification. […] Although many of these risks have not been fully studied, they might be beneficial in providing information to assist in counselling of patients and help to form strategies for the prevention of BPH.

• #25 Lifestyle habits to prevent the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia: Analysis of Japanese nationwide datasets

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9747574/

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) refers to nonmalignant hyperplasia of prostate tissue, which causes lower urinary tract symptoms and has become a global public health concern in the aging population. The purpose of this study is to identify modifiable factors, which would prevent or delay BPH development. […] This ecological study, analyzing Japanese nationwide datasets, demonstrates that healthy lifestyle habits, especially avoidance of smoking, implementation of exercise in daily life, and a small amount of alcohol consumption, are important to prevent or delay BPH development. […] Healthy lifestyle habits, especially avoidance of smoking, implementation of exercise in daily life, and a small amount of alcohol consumption, are important to prevent or delay BPH development.

• #26 Enlarged prostate (BPH) – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment PACE Hospitals – Best Hospitals in Hitech City, Hyderabad, India | Near Madhapur, Kukatpally, KPHB, Kondapur, Gachibowli, Jubilee Hills, Banjara HillsPACE Hospitals Contact Number f

  https://www.pacehospital.com/enlarged-prostate-symptoms-causes-and-treatment

  Enlarged prostate prevention […] Currently, there are no preventive methods to stop enlarged prostate. The presence of lower urinary tract symptoms could depict an enlarged prostate. The patients can reduce the effects of enlarged prostate by through early diagnosis and receiving an early treatment. Some preventive measures that may help to prevent enlarged prostate include: Sodium intake limitation: Excess sodium as well as low sodium intake can increase the risk for developing enlarged prostate, so limiting sodium seemed beneficial. Healthy sleep: Getting enough sleep per day is as good as diet and exercise. Among middle-aged and older Indian males, a higher incidence of enlarged prostate was significantly linked with worse sleep quality. Smoking cessation: Cigarette smoking may have an impact on the size of the growing prostate, but only indirectly through its influence on factors that contribute to the development of BPH. Alcohol intake limitation: A study carried out in Italy states that BPH might develop in heavy alcoholics due to hormonal fluctuations caused by alcohol. Healthy weight maintenance: A 2016 study demonstrated that obesity has the potential to cause intra-abdominal pressure, abnormal endocrine activity, and increased inflammation, which will eventually lead to BPH. Men who have lower urinary tract symptoms should undergo regular screening tests examined by a qualified health care provider, if they have risk factors for enlarged prostate.

• #27 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Alpha-Blockers, 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/437359-treatment

  Data from the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial revealed that a diet low in fat and red meat and high in protein and vegetables may reduce the risk of symptomatic BPH. Additionally, regular alcohol consumption was associated with a reduced risk of symptomatic BPH, but this is to be interpreted cautiously, given the untoward effects of excessive alcohol consumption.

• #28 Enlarged prostate: Does diet play a role?

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia/expert-answers/enlarged-prostate-and-diet/faq-20322773

  The risk of an enlarged prostate, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), increases with age. By age 50, half of men will show signs of BPH. But making some healthy changes to your diet and exercise habits may help you manage BPH symptoms such as increased urinary frequency and urgency. […] While there’s no one magic bullet, research suggests that these measures may lessen BPH symptoms: Avoid liquids a few hours before bedtime or before going out, Limit caffeine and alcohol as these may stimulate the urge to urinate, Eat a low-fat diet, Eat a large variety of vegetables each day, Eat a few servings of fruit daily, and be sure to include citrus fruits, Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity most days of the week, Maintain a healthy weight. […] The bottom line? Healthy habits such as regular exercise, watching your waistline, eating vegetables and fruits, and keeping an eye on dietary fat may help with BPH as well as lower your risk of erectile dysfunction, diabetes and heart disease.

• #29 How Can You Effectively Prevent Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)? – Advanced Urology Institute

  https://www.advancedurologyinstitute.com/how-can-you-effectively-prevent-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-bph/

  Adopting a healthy diet, maintaining ideal weight, exercising regularly, and cutting down on vices can help to prevent BPH. […] Herbal remedies and preventive medications like alpha-blockers and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may also be beneficial. […] Regular examinations and discussing even minor symptoms with healthcare providers can make a big difference in preventing BPH. […] BPH prevention starts with lifestyle revamps: adopt a healthy diet, maintain ideal weight, exercise regularly, and cut down the vicesalcohol, caffeine, and tobacco. […] Consider supplementing your diet with herbal remedies like saw palmetto extract, Pygeum africanum extract, and beta-sitosterol. They’re known for their potential to aid BPH prevention. […] Talk to your doctor about preventive medication. Alpha-blockers and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may be on the charts.

• #30 Benign prostatic hyperplasia: Treatment, symptoms, and causes

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/314998

  BPH affects many males as they get older, and it may not be possible to prevent it. […] However, the following factors may help reduce the risk: maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, eating a healthful diet that contains plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, avoiding alcohol or drinking it in moderation. […] Screening for prostate cancer aims to detect cancer in the early stages, but it can also show if BPH is present. This detection can enable early treatment, if necessary. […] There are no guidelines for screening for prostate cancer, but a doctor can advise the individual on the best approach for them. People should ask their doctor about starting screening from the age of 40-50 years, depending on their risk level.

• #31 Lifestyle habits to prevent the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia: Analysis of Japanese nationwide datasets

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9747574/

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) refers to nonmalignant hyperplasia of prostate tissue, which causes lower urinary tract symptoms and has become a global public health concern in the aging population. The purpose of this study is to identify modifiable factors, which would prevent or delay BPH development. […] This ecological study, analyzing Japanese nationwide datasets, demonstrates that healthy lifestyle habits, especially avoidance of smoking, implementation of exercise in daily life, and a small amount of alcohol consumption, are important to prevent or delay BPH development. […] Healthy lifestyle habits, especially avoidance of smoking, implementation of exercise in daily life, and a small amount of alcohol consumption, are important to prevent or delay BPH development.

• #32 Enlarged prostate (BPH) – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment PACE Hospitals – Best Hospitals in Hitech City, Hyderabad, India | Near Madhapur, Kukatpally, KPHB, Kondapur, Gachibowli, Jubilee Hills, Banjara HillsPACE Hospitals Contact Number f

  https://www.pacehospital.com/enlarged-prostate-symptoms-causes-and-treatment

  Enlarged prostate prevention […] Currently, there are no preventive methods to stop enlarged prostate. The presence of lower urinary tract symptoms could depict an enlarged prostate. The patients can reduce the effects of enlarged prostate by through early diagnosis and receiving an early treatment. Some preventive measures that may help to prevent enlarged prostate include: Sodium intake limitation: Excess sodium as well as low sodium intake can increase the risk for developing enlarged prostate, so limiting sodium seemed beneficial. Healthy sleep: Getting enough sleep per day is as good as diet and exercise. Among middle-aged and older Indian males, a higher incidence of enlarged prostate was significantly linked with worse sleep quality. Smoking cessation: Cigarette smoking may have an impact on the size of the growing prostate, but only indirectly through its influence on factors that contribute to the development of BPH. Alcohol intake limitation: A study carried out in Italy states that BPH might develop in heavy alcoholics due to hormonal fluctuations caused by alcohol. Healthy weight maintenance: A 2016 study demonstrated that obesity has the potential to cause intra-abdominal pressure, abnormal endocrine activity, and increased inflammation, which will eventually lead to BPH. Men who have lower urinary tract symptoms should undergo regular screening tests examined by a qualified health care provider, if they have risk factors for enlarged prostate.

• #33 Prostate Enlargement: Causes, Diagnosis, Prevention, Treatment & Impact on Sexual Health – Cura4U

  https://cura4u.com/blog/prostate-enlargement-causes-diagnosis-prevention-treatment-and-impact-on-sexual-health

  Prostate enlargement is a common condition among aging men, but there is still much we don’t know about how to prevent it. Some factors contributing to lowering the risk include maintaining healthy levels of testosterone and estrogen, keeping an active lifestyle by exercising regularly, and eating a well-balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. It is also important to take time for stress relief, such as through meditation and leisure activities, as this reduces inflammation in the body. While there are no guarantees that these measures will prevent prostate enlargement, it’s always important to be proactive about your health and reduce risks where possible. […] All in all, men over the age of 50 need to take care of their prostate health. As a man ages, the chance of developing an enlarged prostate increases, but taking proactive steps now can be beneficial in managing it if and when it occurs. It is essential to discuss the benefits and risks of PSA testing with your healthcare provider, the appropriate age to start testing, and the frequency of testing. They can help determine your best approach based on your circumstances. If you have an enlarged prostate gland, you should always talk to your doctor about which treatment will be best for you, as everyone is different. While there may seem like there’s not much one can do to prevent an enlarged prostate, taking simple steps such as drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding caffeine, and getting regular exercise can improve the situation. Remember, the key to managing any health condition is knowledge so don’t forget to educate yourself on the facts about prostate enlargement and make sure you are getting proper care.

• #34 BPH Risk Factors | American Prostate Centers

  https://americanprostatecenters.com/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia/bph-risk-factors/

  There are several factors that increase the risk of developing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is an enlargement of the prostate. […] Although there is no way to prevent benign prostatic hyperplasia, there are certain lifestyle choices you can make to reduce your risk of developing BPH. Lifestyle changes, such as maintaining a healthy diet and weight, are the first step to treating and relieving BPH symptoms if you think you are at risk. You can also do the following to help reduce the effects of an enlarged prostate. […] Eat a healthy diet […] Get regular exercise […] Maintain a healthy weight […] Stop smoking […] Lower the amount of fluids you drink […] Do exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.

• #35 Enlarged prostate (BPH) – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment PACE Hospitals – Best Hospitals in Hitech City, Hyderabad, India | Near Madhapur, Kukatpally, KPHB, Kondapur, Gachibowli, Jubilee Hills, Banjara HillsPACE Hospitals Contact Number f

  https://www.pacehospital.com/enlarged-prostate-symptoms-causes-and-treatment

  Enlarged prostate prevention […] Currently, there are no preventive methods to stop enlarged prostate. The presence of lower urinary tract symptoms could depict an enlarged prostate. The patients can reduce the effects of enlarged prostate by through early diagnosis and receiving an early treatment. Some preventive measures that may help to prevent enlarged prostate include: Sodium intake limitation: Excess sodium as well as low sodium intake can increase the risk for developing enlarged prostate, so limiting sodium seemed beneficial. Healthy sleep: Getting enough sleep per day is as good as diet and exercise. Among middle-aged and older Indian males, a higher incidence of enlarged prostate was significantly linked with worse sleep quality. Smoking cessation: Cigarette smoking may have an impact on the size of the growing prostate, but only indirectly through its influence on factors that contribute to the development of BPH. Alcohol intake limitation: A study carried out in Italy states that BPH might develop in heavy alcoholics due to hormonal fluctuations caused by alcohol. Healthy weight maintenance: A 2016 study demonstrated that obesity has the potential to cause intra-abdominal pressure, abnormal endocrine activity, and increased inflammation, which will eventually lead to BPH. Men who have lower urinary tract symptoms should undergo regular screening tests examined by a qualified health care provider, if they have risk factors for enlarged prostate.

• #36 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9100-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia

  The best ways to reduce your risk of developing BPH are to make lifestyle changes that improve your prostate and heart health and take supplements. […] Exercising at least 30 minutes each day may help prevent BPH or slow prostate growth. Maintaining normal cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels is also important. […] The following herbal supplements may also help reduce your risk of developing BPH: Beta-sitosterol, Pygeum africanum, Flaxseed, Pumpkin seed oil. […] Talk to your healthcare provider before taking any new supplements. They may adversely react to other supplements or medications you’re currently taking.

• #37

  https://www.pagepressjournals.org/aiua/article/view/8597

  During the last years, pharmaceutical innovations in primary care are dramatically less frequent and will be even more rare in the next future. […] The pharmacological properties searched for the treatment of prostatic diseases are anti-androgenic, anti-estrogenic, antiproliferative, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. […] Similarly, low intake of animal protein, high intake of fruits and vegetable, lycopene and zinc are a protective factor for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). […] Recent meta-analyses found the effectiveness of Serenoa repens similar or inferior of that of finasteride and tamsulosin but clearly higher than that of placebo in the treatment of mild and moderate low urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), nocturia and discomfort. […] In addition to Serenoa repens, there are many other medicinal plants for which clinical evidence is still controversial.

• #38 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9100-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia

  The best ways to reduce your risk of developing BPH are to make lifestyle changes that improve your prostate and heart health and take supplements. […] Exercising at least 30 minutes each day may help prevent BPH or slow prostate growth. Maintaining normal cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels is also important. […] The following herbal supplements may also help reduce your risk of developing BPH: Beta-sitosterol, Pygeum africanum, Flaxseed, Pumpkin seed oil. […] Talk to your healthcare provider before taking any new supplements. They may adversely react to other supplements or medications you’re currently taking.

• #39

  https://www.pagepressjournals.org/aiua/article/view/8597

  Lycopene and selenium are natural products with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action. […] Efficacy on symptoms of patients with BPH of some polyphenols such as quercitin, equol and curcumin have been demonstrated by clinical studies. […] Pollen extracts significantly improve symptoms, pain, and quality of life in patients affected by chronic pelvic pain syndrome and chronic prostatitis. […] Beta-sitosterol is a sterol able to improve urinary symptoms and flow measures, but not to reduce the size of the prostate gland. […] Finally, several plant-based products have been subjected to preclinical, in vitro and in vivo, investigations for their potential pharmacological activity against prostate cancer.

• #40 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9100-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia

  The best ways to reduce your risk of developing BPH are to make lifestyle changes that improve your prostate and heart health and take supplements. […] Exercising at least 30 minutes each day may help prevent BPH or slow prostate growth. Maintaining normal cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels is also important. […] The following herbal supplements may also help reduce your risk of developing BPH: Beta-sitosterol, Pygeum africanum, Flaxseed, Pumpkin seed oil. […] Talk to your healthcare provider before taking any new supplements. They may adversely react to other supplements or medications you’re currently taking.

• #41 Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia by Natural Drugs

  https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/23/7141

  In Europe, pumpkin seed oil has been used in folk medicine for treatment of BPH. Efficiency can be achieved alone or in combination with saw palmetto when used to treat BPH. […] The bark contains phytosterols, e.g., β-sitostenone, β-sitosterol, and its derivatives, including esters and glucosides, e.g., β-sitosterol-3-O-glucoside. […] The anti-inflammatory effects of the bark contribute to the decrease of the obstructive symptoms of BPH. […] The activity of the bark extract related to prostate hypertrophy was described in numerous studies; however, double blind placebo-controlled trials produced variable results, and inadequate reports are available on the safety and efficacy of the extracts. […] The beneficial effects of tomato and derived products in BPH are mainly attributed to the biologically active carotenoid compound lycopene that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities. […] The treatment of BPH is a complex process due to its multifactorial origins. Protocols of this disease include classic medical treatment, lifestyle and behavioral modifications, and phytotherapy.

• #42 Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia by Natural Drugs

  https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/23/7141

  In Europe, pumpkin seed oil has been used in folk medicine for treatment of BPH. Efficiency can be achieved alone or in combination with saw palmetto when used to treat BPH. […] The bark contains phytosterols, e.g., β-sitostenone, β-sitosterol, and its derivatives, including esters and glucosides, e.g., β-sitosterol-3-O-glucoside. […] The anti-inflammatory effects of the bark contribute to the decrease of the obstructive symptoms of BPH. […] The activity of the bark extract related to prostate hypertrophy was described in numerous studies; however, double blind placebo-controlled trials produced variable results, and inadequate reports are available on the safety and efficacy of the extracts. […] The beneficial effects of tomato and derived products in BPH are mainly attributed to the biologically active carotenoid compound lycopene that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities. […] The treatment of BPH is a complex process due to its multifactorial origins. Protocols of this disease include classic medical treatment, lifestyle and behavioral modifications, and phytotherapy.

• #43 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): A Comprehensive Analysis of the Malaise and Summarizing Possible Management Options through Phytotherapeutic Agents

  https://scholarhub.ui.ac.id/kesmas/vol17/iss2/1/

  The role of Cucurbita pepo in the management of patients affected by lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia: a narrative review. […] Effects of pumpkin seed in men with lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia in the one-year, randomized, placebo-controlled GRANU study. […] Lycopene for the prevention and treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer: a systematic review. […] An evidence-based systematic review of beta-sitosterol, sitosterol (22,23-dihydrostigmasterol, 24-ethylcholesterol) by the natural standard research collaboration.

• #44 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9100-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia

  The best ways to reduce your risk of developing BPH are to make lifestyle changes that improve your prostate and heart health and take supplements. […] Exercising at least 30 minutes each day may help prevent BPH or slow prostate growth. Maintaining normal cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels is also important. […] The following herbal supplements may also help reduce your risk of developing BPH: Beta-sitosterol, Pygeum africanum, Flaxseed, Pumpkin seed oil. […] Talk to your healthcare provider before taking any new supplements. They may adversely react to other supplements or medications you’re currently taking.

• #45

  https://www.pagepressjournals.org/aiua/article/view/8597

  Lycopene and selenium are natural products with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action. […] Efficacy on symptoms of patients with BPH of some polyphenols such as quercitin, equol and curcumin have been demonstrated by clinical studies. […] Pollen extracts significantly improve symptoms, pain, and quality of life in patients affected by chronic pelvic pain syndrome and chronic prostatitis. […] Beta-sitosterol is a sterol able to improve urinary symptoms and flow measures, but not to reduce the size of the prostate gland. […] Finally, several plant-based products have been subjected to preclinical, in vitro and in vivo, investigations for their potential pharmacological activity against prostate cancer.

• #46 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): A Comprehensive Analysis of the Malaise and Summarizing Possible Management Options through Phytotherapeutic Agents

  https://scholarhub.ui.ac.id/kesmas/vol17/iss2/1/

  The role of Cucurbita pepo in the management of patients affected by lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia: a narrative review. […] Effects of pumpkin seed in men with lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia in the one-year, randomized, placebo-controlled GRANU study. […] Lycopene for the prevention and treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer: a systematic review. […] An evidence-based systematic review of beta-sitosterol, sitosterol (22,23-dihydrostigmasterol, 24-ethylcholesterol) by the natural standard research collaboration.

• #47

  https://www.pagepressjournals.org/aiua/article/view/aiua.2019.3.139

  During the last years, pharmaceutical innovations in primary care are dramatically less frequent and will be even more rare in the next future. […] Medicinal plants, in the form of plant parts or extracts of them, are commonly used for the treatment of prostate diseases such as benign hypertrophy, prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome. […] The Mediterranean diet is rich of elements with anti-oxidant properties that act as a protective factor for prostatic cancer. Similarly, low intake of animal protein, high intake of fruits and vegetable, lycopene and zinc are a protective factor for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). […] Serenoa repens in the treatment of symptoms of BPH has been tested either alone or, more frequently, in combination with other medicinal plants, alpha-blockers and inhibitors of 5- alpha reductase (5-ARI).

• #48 How Can You Effectively Prevent Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)? – Advanced Urology Institute

  https://www.advancedurologyinstitute.com/how-can-you-effectively-prevent-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-bph/

  Adopting a healthy diet, maintaining ideal weight, exercising regularly, and cutting down on vices can help to prevent BPH. […] Herbal remedies and preventive medications like alpha-blockers and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may also be beneficial. […] Regular examinations and discussing even minor symptoms with healthcare providers can make a big difference in preventing BPH. […] BPH prevention starts with lifestyle revamps: adopt a healthy diet, maintain ideal weight, exercise regularly, and cut down the vicesalcohol, caffeine, and tobacco. […] Consider supplementing your diet with herbal remedies like saw palmetto extract, Pygeum africanum extract, and beta-sitosterol. They’re known for their potential to aid BPH prevention. […] Talk to your doctor about preventive medication. Alpha-blockers and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may be on the charts.

• #49

  https://www.pagepressjournals.org/aiua/article/view/aiua.2019.3.139

  Clinical trials showed potential synergistic effect of Serenoa repens with other medicinal plants and drugs. […] Urtica dioica, Pygeum africanum and Curcubita pepo can be considered as an adjunct to the common therapies and their use is supported by studies showing improvement of symptoms and flowmetric indices. […] The combination of lycopene and selenium with Serenoa repens was able to reduce inflammation in histological prostate sections and to further improve symptom scores and urinary flow in patients with BPH on tamsulosin treatment. […] Efficacy on symptoms of patients with BPH of some polyphenols such as quercitin, equol and curcumin have been demonstrated by clinical studies. […] Pollen extracts significantly improve symptoms, pain, and quality of life in patients affected by chronic pelvic pain syndrome and chronic prostatitis.

• #50

  https://www.pagepressjournals.org/aiua/article/view/aiua.2019.3.139

  Clinical trials showed potential synergistic effect of Serenoa repens with other medicinal plants and drugs. […] Urtica dioica, Pygeum africanum and Curcubita pepo can be considered as an adjunct to the common therapies and their use is supported by studies showing improvement of symptoms and flowmetric indices. […] The combination of lycopene and selenium with Serenoa repens was able to reduce inflammation in histological prostate sections and to further improve symptom scores and urinary flow in patients with BPH on tamsulosin treatment. […] Efficacy on symptoms of patients with BPH of some polyphenols such as quercitin, equol and curcumin have been demonstrated by clinical studies. […] Pollen extracts significantly improve symptoms, pain, and quality of life in patients affected by chronic pelvic pain syndrome and chronic prostatitis.

• #51 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9100-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia

  The best ways to reduce your risk of developing BPH are to make lifestyle changes that improve your prostate and heart health and take supplements. […] Exercising at least 30 minutes each day may help prevent BPH or slow prostate growth. Maintaining normal cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels is also important. […] The following herbal supplements may also help reduce your risk of developing BPH: Beta-sitosterol, Pygeum africanum, Flaxseed, Pumpkin seed oil. […] Talk to your healthcare provider before taking any new supplements. They may adversely react to other supplements or medications you’re currently taking.

• #52 Lesson: Managing Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

  https://journalce.powerpak.com/ce/managing-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia?utm_source=uspharmacist&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=article_ce_banner&utm_campaign=moreCE

  The AUA guidelines do not address the use of complementary and alternative medicine, dietary supplements, or nutraceuticals in detail. They cite methodological issues and shortcomings that cast doubt on the findings of positive clinical trials. […] Pharmacists can have a major impact in these patients’ care by optimizing their drug regimens and conducting thorough medication histories to identify drugs that may be exacerbating BPH symptoms. […] Pharmacist involvement may impact BPH symptomatology and QoL among those with BPH. […] Pharmacists need to educate patients about the dangers of ordering pharmaceuticals for BPH over the Internet.

• #53 [Primary and secondary prevention of benign prostatic hyperplasia: current knowledge and implications for clinical management] – PubMed

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21901570/

  Histological benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and the BPH disease are frequent, lead to a reduction of quality of life, are both progressive and potentially associated with complications in the lower and upper urinary tract. […] Measures of primary disease prevention aim to inhibit histological BPH and the development of clinically relevant BPH. Weight loss, regular physical activity, vegetable consumption, alcohol intake, 5-reductase inhibitors, avoidance of overweight and reduction of fatty food can reduce the probability of histological and clinical BPH. […] Selective measures of secondary prevention aim to inhibit disease progression and BPH-associated complications. The regular and long-term use of 1-blockers reduces lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and inhibits symptomatic disease progression but cannot prevent BPH-associated complications (e.g. urinary retention or need for prostate surgery). 5-Reductase inhibitors can reduce the probability of symptomatic disease progression, urinary retention or need for surgery but the combination of 1-blocker and 5-reductase inhibitor is more efficacious than either monotherapy.

• #54 How Can You Effectively Prevent Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)? – Advanced Urology Institute

  https://www.advancedurologyinstitute.com/how-can-you-effectively-prevent-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-bph/

  Routine examinations can be a real game-changer. Regular PSA tests, for instance, help to keep tabs on the prostate’s health. […] In conclusion, BPH prevention lies in well-rounded lifestyle changes, from diet control to regular health check-ups. An early intervention approach is key. It’s never too early to become a proactive player in your health.

• #55 BPH (Enlarged Prostate): Symptoms, Treatment & Surgery

  https://www.medicinenet.com/benign_prostatic_hyperplasia/article.htm

  Is it possible to prevent prostate problems? […] The best protection against prostate problems is to have regular medical checkups that include a careful prostate exam. […] Regular checkups are important even for men who have had surgery for BPH. Surgery does not protect against prostate cancer because only part of the prostate is removed. […] In all cases, the sooner a doctor finds a problem, the better the chances that treatment will work.

• #56 Diagnosis and Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2008/0515/p1403.html

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a common condition affecting older men. […] Over the past decade, numerous medical and surgical interventions have been shown to be effective in relieving symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. […] For men with mild symptoms, watchful waiting with annual reassessment is appropriate. […] In men with symptoms of BPH, a digital rectal examination and urinalysis should be performed to screen for other urologic disorders. […] Watchful waiting is recommended in men who have mild symptoms (AUA Symptom Index score of 7 or less) or who do not perceive their symptoms to be particularly bothersome. […] Alpha blockers provide symptomatic relief of moderate to severe BPH symptoms. […] In men with a prostate volume greater than 40 mL, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors should be considered for the treatment of BPH.

• #57 How Can You Effectively Prevent Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)? – Advanced Urology Institute

  https://www.advancedurologyinstitute.com/how-can-you-effectively-prevent-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-bph/

  Routine examinations can be a real game-changer. Regular PSA tests, for instance, help to keep tabs on the prostate’s health. […] In conclusion, BPH prevention lies in well-rounded lifestyle changes, from diet control to regular health check-ups. An early intervention approach is key. It’s never too early to become a proactive player in your health.

• #58 Diagnosis and Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2008/0515/p1403.html

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a common condition affecting older men. […] Over the past decade, numerous medical and surgical interventions have been shown to be effective in relieving symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. […] For men with mild symptoms, watchful waiting with annual reassessment is appropriate. […] In men with symptoms of BPH, a digital rectal examination and urinalysis should be performed to screen for other urologic disorders. […] Watchful waiting is recommended in men who have mild symptoms (AUA Symptom Index score of 7 or less) or who do not perceive their symptoms to be particularly bothersome. […] Alpha blockers provide symptomatic relief of moderate to severe BPH symptoms. […] In men with a prostate volume greater than 40 mL, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors should be considered for the treatment of BPH.

• #59 Benign prostatic hyperplasia: Treatment, symptoms, and causes

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/314998

  BPH affects many males as they get older, and it may not be possible to prevent it. […] However, the following factors may help reduce the risk: maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, eating a healthful diet that contains plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, avoiding alcohol or drinking it in moderation. […] Screening for prostate cancer aims to detect cancer in the early stages, but it can also show if BPH is present. This detection can enable early treatment, if necessary. […] There are no guidelines for screening for prostate cancer, but a doctor can advise the individual on the best approach for them. People should ask their doctor about starting screening from the age of 40-50 years, depending on their risk level.

• #60 Benign prostatic hyperplasia: Treatment, symptoms, and causes

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/314998

  BPH affects many males as they get older, and it may not be possible to prevent it. […] However, the following factors may help reduce the risk: maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, eating a healthful diet that contains plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, avoiding alcohol or drinking it in moderation. […] Screening for prostate cancer aims to detect cancer in the early stages, but it can also show if BPH is present. This detection can enable early treatment, if necessary. […] There are no guidelines for screening for prostate cancer, but a doctor can advise the individual on the best approach for them. People should ask their doctor about starting screening from the age of 40-50 years, depending on their risk level.

• #61 [Primary and secondary prevention of benign prostatic hyperplasia: current knowledge and implications for clinical management] – PubMed

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21901570/

  Histological benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and the BPH disease are frequent, lead to a reduction of quality of life, are both progressive and potentially associated with complications in the lower and upper urinary tract. […] Measures of primary disease prevention aim to inhibit histological BPH and the development of clinically relevant BPH. Weight loss, regular physical activity, vegetable consumption, alcohol intake, 5-reductase inhibitors, avoidance of overweight and reduction of fatty food can reduce the probability of histological and clinical BPH. […] Selective measures of secondary prevention aim to inhibit disease progression and BPH-associated complications. The regular and long-term use of 1-blockers reduces lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and inhibits symptomatic disease progression but cannot prevent BPH-associated complications (e.g. urinary retention or need for prostate surgery). 5-Reductase inhibitors can reduce the probability of symptomatic disease progression, urinary retention or need for surgery but the combination of 1-blocker and 5-reductase inhibitor is more efficacious than either monotherapy.

• #62 [Primary and secondary prevention of benign prostatic hyperplasia: current knowledge and implications for clinical management] – PubMed

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21901570/

  Histological benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and the BPH disease are frequent, lead to a reduction of quality of life, are both progressive and potentially associated with complications in the lower and upper urinary tract. […] Measures of primary disease prevention aim to inhibit histological BPH and the development of clinically relevant BPH. Weight loss, regular physical activity, vegetable consumption, alcohol intake, 5-reductase inhibitors, avoidance of overweight and reduction of fatty food can reduce the probability of histological and clinical BPH. […] Selective measures of secondary prevention aim to inhibit disease progression and BPH-associated complications. The regular and long-term use of 1-blockers reduces lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and inhibits symptomatic disease progression but cannot prevent BPH-associated complications (e.g. urinary retention or need for prostate surgery). 5-Reductase inhibitors can reduce the probability of symptomatic disease progression, urinary retention or need for surgery but the combination of 1-blocker and 5-reductase inhibitor is more efficacious than either monotherapy.

• #63 The growing problem of an enlarged prostate gland – Harvard Health

  https://www.health.harvard.edu/mens-health/the-growing-problem-of-an-enlarged-prostate-gland

  By age 60, half of all men will have an enlarged prostate, a condition also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH. […] While BPH does not increase your risk of getting prostate cancer or having sexual problems, it can affect quality of life, specifically by causing annoying and embarrassing urination problems. […] If your enlarged prostate is causing symptoms, your doctor will likely offer you medication to improve and manage them. Two main classes of drugs are used: alpha blockers and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs). […] Commonly prescribed drugs in this class include alfuzosin (Uroxatral), silodosin (Rapaflo), and tamsulosin (Flomax). […] Drugs in this class slowly shrink the prostate so it stops pressing on the urethra. Treatment often reduces the prostate’s size by one-quarter after six months to a year. The two common drugs are finasteride (Proscar) and dutasteride (Avodart).

• #64 [Primary and secondary prevention of benign prostatic hyperplasia: current knowledge and implications for clinical management] – PubMed

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21901570/

  Histological benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and the BPH disease are frequent, lead to a reduction of quality of life, are both progressive and potentially associated with complications in the lower and upper urinary tract. […] Measures of primary disease prevention aim to inhibit histological BPH and the development of clinically relevant BPH. Weight loss, regular physical activity, vegetable consumption, alcohol intake, 5-reductase inhibitors, avoidance of overweight and reduction of fatty food can reduce the probability of histological and clinical BPH. […] Selective measures of secondary prevention aim to inhibit disease progression and BPH-associated complications. The regular and long-term use of 1-blockers reduces lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and inhibits symptomatic disease progression but cannot prevent BPH-associated complications (e.g. urinary retention or need for prostate surgery). 5-Reductase inhibitors can reduce the probability of symptomatic disease progression, urinary retention or need for surgery but the combination of 1-blocker and 5-reductase inhibitor is more efficacious than either monotherapy.

• #65 The growing problem of an enlarged prostate gland – Harvard Health

  https://www.health.harvard.edu/mens-health/the-growing-problem-of-an-enlarged-prostate-gland

  By age 60, half of all men will have an enlarged prostate, a condition also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH. […] While BPH does not increase your risk of getting prostate cancer or having sexual problems, it can affect quality of life, specifically by causing annoying and embarrassing urination problems. […] If your enlarged prostate is causing symptoms, your doctor will likely offer you medication to improve and manage them. Two main classes of drugs are used: alpha blockers and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs). […] Commonly prescribed drugs in this class include alfuzosin (Uroxatral), silodosin (Rapaflo), and tamsulosin (Flomax). […] Drugs in this class slowly shrink the prostate so it stops pressing on the urethra. Treatment often reduces the prostate’s size by one-quarter after six months to a year. The two common drugs are finasteride (Proscar) and dutasteride (Avodart).

• #66 [Primary and secondary prevention of benign prostatic hyperplasia: current knowledge and implications for clinical management] – PubMed

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21901570/

  For primary disease prevention, data quality is low and early treatment with 5-reductase inhibitors is not been approved. For secondary disease prevention, men with risk factors of disease progression should use a treatment containing 5-reductase inhibitors. Despite several epidemiological and clinical investigations on BPH disease progression no official programme exists in Germany for disease prevention.

• #67 Lesson: Managing Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

  https://journalce.powerpak.com/ce/managing-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia?utm_source=uspharmacist&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=article_ce_banner&utm_campaign=moreCE

  To educate pharmacists about the latest American Urological Association guidelines on the pharmacologic management of benign prostatic hyperplasia and lower urinary tract symptoms in men. […] Nonpharmacologic interventions including behavioral and lifestyle changes; weight loss; exercise; quitting smoking (if applicable); controlling underlying conditions (e.g., diabetes); increasing polyphenols, vitamins, and phytochemicals in the diet; limiting animal protein; and increasing fruits, vegetables, lycopene, and zinc may hold promise as first steps in reducing the incidence and alleviating symptoms of LUTS/BPH. However, more studies are needed. The AUA has concluded that the use of supplements and nutraceuticals is not warranted. […] The AUA guidelines recommend that combination therapy with a 5-ARI and α-blocker should be offered as a treatment option for LUTS only to men with BPH with a prostate volume ≥30 cc (on imaging), PSA ≥1.5 ng/dL, or palpable prostate on DRE.

• #68 Medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia | Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine

  https://www.ccjm.org/content/91/3/163

  Medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) has progressed gradually in recent years and remains the starting point for most symptomatic patients seeking treatment. […] Treatment with phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors helps maintain ejaculatory function and may provide additional relief of irritative symptoms, including urgency and frequency, compared with alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. […] The goal of treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms associated with BPH has long been to maximize quality of life and minimize bothersome symptoms. More recently, focus on preventing side effects or treatment complications has been growing. […] Medical therapy for BPH with lower urinary tract symptoms should be initiated after evaluation of the potential benefits and side effects of specific medications.

• #69 Medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia | Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine

  https://www.ccjm.org/content/91/3/163

  Combination pharmacotherapy has been shown to be more effective than monotherapy or placebo, specifically in patients with larger prostates who meet criteria for 5ARIs and can be offered alpha-blockers simultaneously. […] There is growing evidence that daily tadalafil and finasteride combination is also helpful, with the added benefit of avoiding alpha-blocker side effects. […] While medication is a therapeutic option, it can provide diagnostic insight into the potential benefit of a procedure or surgery for patients with BPH. […] Contemporary clinical management of BPH includes the consideration of surgeries or procedures as viable first-line options for properly selected, treatment-nave patients, especially with the growing number of newer minimally invasive procedures with favorable side effects.

• #70 Enlarged prostate: Does diet play a role?

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia/expert-answers/enlarged-prostate-and-diet/faq-20322773

  The risk of an enlarged prostate, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), increases with age. By age 50, half of men will show signs of BPH. But making some healthy changes to your diet and exercise habits may help you manage BPH symptoms such as increased urinary frequency and urgency. […] While there’s no one magic bullet, research suggests that these measures may lessen BPH symptoms: Avoid liquids a few hours before bedtime or before going out, Limit caffeine and alcohol as these may stimulate the urge to urinate, Eat a low-fat diet, Eat a large variety of vegetables each day, Eat a few servings of fruit daily, and be sure to include citrus fruits, Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity most days of the week, Maintain a healthy weight. […] The bottom line? Healthy habits such as regular exercise, watching your waistline, eating vegetables and fruits, and keeping an eye on dietary fat may help with BPH as well as lower your risk of erectile dysfunction, diabetes and heart disease.

• #71 Enlarged prostate: Does diet play a role?

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia/expert-answers/enlarged-prostate-and-diet/faq-20322773

  The risk of an enlarged prostate, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), increases with age. By age 50, half of men will show signs of BPH. But making some healthy changes to your diet and exercise habits may help you manage BPH symptoms such as increased urinary frequency and urgency. […] While there’s no one magic bullet, research suggests that these measures may lessen BPH symptoms: Avoid liquids a few hours before bedtime or before going out, Limit caffeine and alcohol as these may stimulate the urge to urinate, Eat a low-fat diet, Eat a large variety of vegetables each day, Eat a few servings of fruit daily, and be sure to include citrus fruits, Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity most days of the week, Maintain a healthy weight. […] The bottom line? Healthy habits such as regular exercise, watching your waistline, eating vegetables and fruits, and keeping an eye on dietary fat may help with BPH as well as lower your risk of erectile dysfunction, diabetes and heart disease.

• #72 Enlarged prostate: Does diet play a role?

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia/expert-answers/enlarged-prostate-and-diet/faq-20322773

  The risk of an enlarged prostate, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), increases with age. By age 50, half of men will show signs of BPH. But making some healthy changes to your diet and exercise habits may help you manage BPH symptoms such as increased urinary frequency and urgency. […] While there’s no one magic bullet, research suggests that these measures may lessen BPH symptoms: Avoid liquids a few hours before bedtime or before going out, Limit caffeine and alcohol as these may stimulate the urge to urinate, Eat a low-fat diet, Eat a large variety of vegetables each day, Eat a few servings of fruit daily, and be sure to include citrus fruits, Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity most days of the week, Maintain a healthy weight. […] The bottom line? Healthy habits such as regular exercise, watching your waistline, eating vegetables and fruits, and keeping an eye on dietary fat may help with BPH as well as lower your risk of erectile dysfunction, diabetes and heart disease.

• #73 Benign prostatic hyperplasia | Ada

  https://ada.com/conditions/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia/

  Do not wait to urinate: Delaying urination may worsen the symptoms of BPH and can, in some cases, lead to a urinary tract infection. […] Although these lifestyle factors may help delay or manage BPH, even very healthy men can develop BHP, and these preventative measures offer no guarantee against this condition.

• #74 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) | University Hospitals

  https://www.uhhospitals.org/health-information/health-and-wellness-library/article/diseases-and-conditions/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-bph

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is also called benign prostatic hypertrophy. It means that the prostate gland has become very large and may cause problems passing urine. BPH is not cancer. It’s a common part of aging. […] Risk factors may include obesity, a family history of BPH, being over age 40, physical inactivity, erectile dysfunction, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. […] Management of BPH may include: Lifestyle changes. Limit fluids in the evening, empty your bladder before going to bed, and dont take water pills (diuretics) that are active at night. Talk with your doctor before changing the timing of your medicines. Losing weight and staying physically active may also help. […] Dietary changes. Stay away from or reduce the amount of alcohol, coffee, and other fluids. This is especially important after dinner. A higher risk for BPH has been linked to a diet high in zinc, butter, and margarine. Eating a healthy diet high in fruits and vegetables may also help. […] Management of BPH may include lifestyle changes, including dietary changes and specific exercises.

• #75 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) | University Hospitals

  https://www.uhhospitals.org/health-information/health-and-wellness-library/article/diseases-and-conditions/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-bph

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is also called benign prostatic hypertrophy. It means that the prostate gland has become very large and may cause problems passing urine. BPH is not cancer. It’s a common part of aging. […] Risk factors may include obesity, a family history of BPH, being over age 40, physical inactivity, erectile dysfunction, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. […] Management of BPH may include: Lifestyle changes. Limit fluids in the evening, empty your bladder before going to bed, and dont take water pills (diuretics) that are active at night. Talk with your doctor before changing the timing of your medicines. Losing weight and staying physically active may also help. […] Dietary changes. Stay away from or reduce the amount of alcohol, coffee, and other fluids. This is especially important after dinner. A higher risk for BPH has been linked to a diet high in zinc, butter, and margarine. Eating a healthy diet high in fruits and vegetables may also help. […] Management of BPH may include lifestyle changes, including dietary changes and specific exercises.

• #76 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) | University Hospitals

  https://www.uhhospitals.org/health-information/health-and-wellness-library/article/diseases-and-conditions/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-bph

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is also called benign prostatic hypertrophy. It means that the prostate gland has become very large and may cause problems passing urine. BPH is not cancer. It’s a common part of aging. […] Risk factors may include obesity, a family history of BPH, being over age 40, physical inactivity, erectile dysfunction, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. […] Management of BPH may include: Lifestyle changes. Limit fluids in the evening, empty your bladder before going to bed, and dont take water pills (diuretics) that are active at night. Talk with your doctor before changing the timing of your medicines. Losing weight and staying physically active may also help. […] Dietary changes. Stay away from or reduce the amount of alcohol, coffee, and other fluids. This is especially important after dinner. A higher risk for BPH has been linked to a diet high in zinc, butter, and margarine. Eating a healthy diet high in fruits and vegetables may also help. […] Management of BPH may include lifestyle changes, including dietary changes and specific exercises.

• #77 Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) | Canadian Cancer Society

  https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/prostate/what-is-prostate-cancer/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlargement of the prostate caused by an overgrowth of cells (called hyperplasia) in the prostate. […] BPH is a non-cancerous (benign) condition of the prostate. Non-cancerous conditions don’t spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body and are not usually life-threatening. BPH doesn’t increase the risk of prostate cancer and it isn’t considered a health problem unless it causes symptoms. […] The following increase your chance of developing BPH: getting older, having extra fat on your abdomen (called abdominal obesity), not getting enough physical activity. […] If you have mild symptoms, you may want to make some lifestyle changes to help manage them. […] Talk to your healthcare team about learning pelvic floor exercises. They can strengthen the muscles in the pelvic floor to help control urination.

• #78 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) | Cedars-Sinai

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/b/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-bph.html

  Don’t use medicines that make symptoms worse. Decongestants and antihistamines can slow urine flow in some men with BPH. Some antidepressants and diuretics can also make symptoms worse. Talk with your healthcare provider if you are taking any of these medicines. […] Kegel exercises. Repeated tightening and releasing the pelvic muscles is called Kegel exercises. These can help prevent leaking urine. Practice these exercises while urinating to train the specific muscle. To do Kegels, contract the muscle until the flow of urine decreases or stops. Then release the muscle. […] BPH may not need treatment. If needed, treatment includes medicines. It also includes various procedures and surgeries to remove the part of the prostate thats pressing on the urethra. […] Management of BPH may include lifestyle changes, including dietary changes and specific exercises.

• #79 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) | Cedars-Sinai

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/b/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-bph.html

  Don’t use medicines that make symptoms worse. Decongestants and antihistamines can slow urine flow in some men with BPH. Some antidepressants and diuretics can also make symptoms worse. Talk with your healthcare provider if you are taking any of these medicines. […] Kegel exercises. Repeated tightening and releasing the pelvic muscles is called Kegel exercises. These can help prevent leaking urine. Practice these exercises while urinating to train the specific muscle. To do Kegels, contract the muscle until the flow of urine decreases or stops. Then release the muscle. […] BPH may not need treatment. If needed, treatment includes medicines. It also includes various procedures and surgeries to remove the part of the prostate thats pressing on the urethra. […] Management of BPH may include lifestyle changes, including dietary changes and specific exercises.

• #80 BPH Risk Factors | American Prostate Centers

  https://americanprostatecenters.com/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia/bph-risk-factors/

  There are several factors that increase the risk of developing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is an enlargement of the prostate. […] Although there is no way to prevent benign prostatic hyperplasia, there are certain lifestyle choices you can make to reduce your risk of developing BPH. Lifestyle changes, such as maintaining a healthy diet and weight, are the first step to treating and relieving BPH symptoms if you think you are at risk. You can also do the following to help reduce the effects of an enlarged prostate. […] Eat a healthy diet […] Get regular exercise […] Maintain a healthy weight […] Stop smoking […] Lower the amount of fluids you drink […] Do exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.

• #81 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) | Conditions & Treatments | Men’s Health | El Camino Health

  https://www.elcaminohealth.org/services/mens-health/conditions-treatments/bph

  Lifestyle management for BPH may include: […] Dietary factors. Avoiding or decreasing the intake of alcohol, coffee and other fluids particularly after dinner is often helpful. A higher risk for BPH has been associated with diets high in zinc, butter and margarine. Men who eat lots of fruits are thought to have a lower risk for BPH. […] Medications that worsen symptoms. Decongestants and antihistamines can slow urine flow in some men with BPH. Some antidepressants and diuretics can also aggravate symptoms. Consult your doctor to discuss changing dosages or switching medications. […] Kegel exercises. Repeatedly tightening and releasing the pelvic muscle, also known as Kegel exercises, is helpful in preventing urine leakage. Consult your doctor, who may recommend you practice this exercise while urinating. To perform a Kegel, you contract your pelvic muscle until the flow of urine stops, then release. Repeat five to 15 contractions, holding each for 10 seconds, three to five times a day. Often men confuse the Kegel muscles with their thigh muscles and squeeze their thighs. If you perform these exercises properly, you will not move your legs.

• #82 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) | Conditions & Treatments | Men’s Health | El Camino Health

  https://www.elcaminohealth.org/services/mens-health/conditions-treatments/bph

  Lifestyle management for BPH may include: […] Dietary factors. Avoiding or decreasing the intake of alcohol, coffee and other fluids particularly after dinner is often helpful. A higher risk for BPH has been associated with diets high in zinc, butter and margarine. Men who eat lots of fruits are thought to have a lower risk for BPH. […] Medications that worsen symptoms. Decongestants and antihistamines can slow urine flow in some men with BPH. Some antidepressants and diuretics can also aggravate symptoms. Consult your doctor to discuss changing dosages or switching medications. […] Kegel exercises. Repeatedly tightening and releasing the pelvic muscle, also known as Kegel exercises, is helpful in preventing urine leakage. Consult your doctor, who may recommend you practice this exercise while urinating. To perform a Kegel, you contract your pelvic muscle until the flow of urine stops, then release. Repeat five to 15 contractions, holding each for 10 seconds, three to five times a day. Often men confuse the Kegel muscles with their thigh muscles and squeeze their thighs. If you perform these exercises properly, you will not move your legs.

• #83 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) | Conditions & Treatments | Men’s Health | El Camino Health

  https://www.elcaminohealth.org/services/mens-health/conditions-treatments/bph

  Lifestyle management for BPH may include: […] Dietary factors. Avoiding or decreasing the intake of alcohol, coffee and other fluids particularly after dinner is often helpful. A higher risk for BPH has been associated with diets high in zinc, butter and margarine. Men who eat lots of fruits are thought to have a lower risk for BPH. […] Medications that worsen symptoms. Decongestants and antihistamines can slow urine flow in some men with BPH. Some antidepressants and diuretics can also aggravate symptoms. Consult your doctor to discuss changing dosages or switching medications. […] Kegel exercises. Repeatedly tightening and releasing the pelvic muscle, also known as Kegel exercises, is helpful in preventing urine leakage. Consult your doctor, who may recommend you practice this exercise while urinating. To perform a Kegel, you contract your pelvic muscle until the flow of urine stops, then release. Repeat five to 15 contractions, holding each for 10 seconds, three to five times a day. Often men confuse the Kegel muscles with their thigh muscles and squeeze their thighs. If you perform these exercises properly, you will not move your legs.

• #84 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) | Cedars-Sinai

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/b/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-bph.html

  Don’t use medicines that make symptoms worse. Decongestants and antihistamines can slow urine flow in some men with BPH. Some antidepressants and diuretics can also make symptoms worse. Talk with your healthcare provider if you are taking any of these medicines. […] Kegel exercises. Repeated tightening and releasing the pelvic muscles is called Kegel exercises. These can help prevent leaking urine. Practice these exercises while urinating to train the specific muscle. To do Kegels, contract the muscle until the flow of urine decreases or stops. Then release the muscle. […] BPH may not need treatment. If needed, treatment includes medicines. It also includes various procedures and surgeries to remove the part of the prostate thats pressing on the urethra. […] Management of BPH may include lifestyle changes, including dietary changes and specific exercises.

• #85 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) | Cedars-Sinai

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/b/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-bph.html

  Don’t use medicines that make symptoms worse. Decongestants and antihistamines can slow urine flow in some men with BPH. Some antidepressants and diuretics can also make symptoms worse. Talk with your healthcare provider if you are taking any of these medicines. […] Kegel exercises. Repeated tightening and releasing the pelvic muscles is called Kegel exercises. These can help prevent leaking urine. Practice these exercises while urinating to train the specific muscle. To do Kegels, contract the muscle until the flow of urine decreases or stops. Then release the muscle. […] BPH may not need treatment. If needed, treatment includes medicines. It also includes various procedures and surgeries to remove the part of the prostate thats pressing on the urethra. […] Management of BPH may include lifestyle changes, including dietary changes and specific exercises.

• #86 How to Prevent Prostate Enlargement: Can it Be Done? – Atlantic Urology Specialists – Serving Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand

  https://atlanticurologyclinics.com/blog/how-to-prevent-prostate-enlargement-can-it-be-done/

  Prostate enlargement is often a natural aging process and cannot be completely prevented. However, while you cant control all risk factors, such as genetics and age, several lifestyle changes may help reduce the severity of BPH symptoms. […] Getting regular check-ups to detect any prostate concerns early. […] Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and low in saturated fats. […] Staying physically active and maintaining a healthy weight. […] Limiting evening fluid intake. […] Reducing caffeine and alcohol consumption. […] Avoiding over-the counter cold and allergy medications that worsen symptoms.

• #87 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) | Cedars-Sinai

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/b/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-bph.html

  Don’t use medicines that make symptoms worse. Decongestants and antihistamines can slow urine flow in some men with BPH. Some antidepressants and diuretics can also make symptoms worse. Talk with your healthcare provider if you are taking any of these medicines. […] Kegel exercises. Repeated tightening and releasing the pelvic muscles is called Kegel exercises. These can help prevent leaking urine. Practice these exercises while urinating to train the specific muscle. To do Kegels, contract the muscle until the flow of urine decreases or stops. Then release the muscle. […] BPH may not need treatment. If needed, treatment includes medicines. It also includes various procedures and surgeries to remove the part of the prostate thats pressing on the urethra. […] Management of BPH may include lifestyle changes, including dietary changes and specific exercises.

• #88 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) | Cedars-Sinai

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/b/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-bph.html

  Don’t use medicines that make symptoms worse. Decongestants and antihistamines can slow urine flow in some men with BPH. Some antidepressants and diuretics can also make symptoms worse. Talk with your healthcare provider if you are taking any of these medicines. […] Kegel exercises. Repeated tightening and releasing the pelvic muscles is called Kegel exercises. These can help prevent leaking urine. Practice these exercises while urinating to train the specific muscle. To do Kegels, contract the muscle until the flow of urine decreases or stops. Then release the muscle. […] BPH may not need treatment. If needed, treatment includes medicines. It also includes various procedures and surgeries to remove the part of the prostate thats pressing on the urethra. […] Management of BPH may include lifestyle changes, including dietary changes and specific exercises.

• #89 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Personalizing Medical Management

  https://clinmedjournals.org/articles/jfmdp/journal-of-family-medicine-and-disease-prevention-jfmdp-10-159.php?jid=jfmdp

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a prevalent condition among elderly men, impacting their quality of life. Traditional treatments primarily targeted bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) through alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. […] The 2021 American Urological Association (AUA) guidelines emphasize individualized management. […] The purpose of this paper is to describe when and how the drug therapy management of BPH can be personalized to address individual patient’s symptom presentation and comorbid conditions by the Family Physician. […] 2021 AUA guidelines call for an individualized management approach to the treatment of BPH. […] It appears clear that patients with predominant storage symptoms can benefit from a trial of an antimuscarinic agent either alone or in combination with an alpha blocker and is reflected in the 2021 AUA guidelines. […] Primary care practitioners have many options when faced with a patient complaining of bothersome symptoms secondary to BPH.

• #90 Enlarged Prostate | Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | MedStar Health

  https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/enlarged-prostate

  As men get older, the prostate can begin to swell and grow in size. This condition is non-cancerous and called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), often referred to as enlarged prostate. […] Fortunately, there are many treatment options that can help provide symptom relief and improve your quality of life. […] By offering the full range of medical and surgical BPH treatment options, including the latest minimally invasive procedures, we can help slow the progression of BPH, reduce symptoms, and minimize the impact of BPH on your daily life. […] Your MedStar Health urologist will develop an individualized, comprehensive treatment and prevention plan tailored to your unique needs. This may include watchful waiting, lifestyle changes, BPH medication, minimally invasive treatments, or surgery.

• #91 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Treatment | Precision Urology, Phoenix AZ

  https://precisionurologyaz.com/services/bph-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-enlarged-prostate/

  Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate, is a condition that affects millions of men, especially as they age. Understanding the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options available at Precision Urology is important for managing BPH effectively and restoring comfort in daily activities. […] Several factors contribute to the risk of developing BPH, primarily related to age and hormonal changes: Age: The risk of BPH increases with age, with symptoms commonly starting in men in their 50s and becoming more prevalent in those over 70. Studies indicate that nearly 90% of men over 80 may experience some degree of BPH symptoms. […] Under the supervision of Dr. Amar Patel, patients can expect to make changes such as increasing physical activity, reducing caffeine and alcohol intake, and practicing bladder training techniques to improve symptoms of BPH. These adjustments often lead to noticeable improvements in urinary frequency and urgency.

• #92

  https://reverehealth.com/live-better/bph-prevention-and-treatment/

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the enlargement of the prostate gland. Common in older men, BPH can lead to health complications when left untreated. […] Two common risk factors of BPH include age and family history, both of which are uncontrollable risk factors. However, there are some risk factors you can control or manage, including: Lack of physical activity, Obesity, Heart and circulatory diseases, Type 2 diabetes. Regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight can reduce the risk of developing BPH and several other conditions (including those that are risk factors for BPH). If you have BPH, there are still things you can do to manage the condition to prevent worsening symptoms. […] If you have BPH or have a family history of BPH, talk to your doctor about what you can do to prevent or manage your condition to avoid complications of BPH and get the most cost-effective treatment.

• #93 What Is BPH And How Can I Prevent It?

  https://urologysd.com/posts/bph/what-is-bph-and-how-can-i-prevent-it/

  We are kind of stuck with both of those realities, and when it comes to BPH, they play a significant role. […] If a man’s father or brothers have had an enlarged prostate, there is a higher risk that he will develop the same issue. […] You can manage prostate health at whatever age you are right now. There are lifestyle changes you can adopt today to improve prostate health and manage any symptoms. […] You may not be able to prevent BPH, but you can manage the symptoms with a little effort.

• #94 Enlarged Prostate | Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | MedStar Health

  https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/enlarged-prostate

  As men get older, the prostate can begin to swell and grow in size. This condition is non-cancerous and called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), often referred to as enlarged prostate. […] Fortunately, there are many treatment options that can help provide symptom relief and improve your quality of life. […] By offering the full range of medical and surgical BPH treatment options, including the latest minimally invasive procedures, we can help slow the progression of BPH, reduce symptoms, and minimize the impact of BPH on your daily life. […] Your MedStar Health urologist will develop an individualized, comprehensive treatment and prevention plan tailored to your unique needs. This may include watchful waiting, lifestyle changes, BPH medication, minimally invasive treatments, or surgery.

• #95 Medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia | Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine

  https://www.ccjm.org/content/91/3/163

  Medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) has progressed gradually in recent years and remains the starting point for most symptomatic patients seeking treatment. […] Treatment with phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors helps maintain ejaculatory function and may provide additional relief of irritative symptoms, including urgency and frequency, compared with alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. […] The goal of treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms associated with BPH has long been to maximize quality of life and minimize bothersome symptoms. More recently, focus on preventing side effects or treatment complications has been growing. […] Medical therapy for BPH with lower urinary tract symptoms should be initiated after evaluation of the potential benefits and side effects of specific medications.

• #96 Lesson: Managing Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

  https://journalce.powerpak.com/ce/managing-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia?utm_source=uspharmacist&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=article_ce_banner&utm_campaign=moreCE

  The AUA guidelines do not address the use of complementary and alternative medicine, dietary supplements, or nutraceuticals in detail. They cite methodological issues and shortcomings that cast doubt on the findings of positive clinical trials. […] Pharmacists can have a major impact in these patients’ care by optimizing their drug regimens and conducting thorough medication histories to identify drugs that may be exacerbating BPH symptoms. […] Pharmacist involvement may impact BPH symptomatology and QoL among those with BPH. […] Pharmacists need to educate patients about the dangers of ordering pharmaceuticals for BPH over the Internet.

• #97 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Personalizing Medical Management

  https://clinmedjournals.org/articles/jfmdp/journal-of-family-medicine-and-disease-prevention-jfmdp-10-159.php?jid=jfmdp

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a prevalent condition among elderly men, impacting their quality of life. Traditional treatments primarily targeted bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) through alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. […] The 2021 American Urological Association (AUA) guidelines emphasize individualized management. […] The purpose of this paper is to describe when and how the drug therapy management of BPH can be personalized to address individual patient’s symptom presentation and comorbid conditions by the Family Physician. […] 2021 AUA guidelines call for an individualized management approach to the treatment of BPH. […] It appears clear that patients with predominant storage symptoms can benefit from a trial of an antimuscarinic agent either alone or in combination with an alpha blocker and is reflected in the 2021 AUA guidelines. […] Primary care practitioners have many options when faced with a patient complaining of bothersome symptoms secondary to BPH.

• #98 Global burden of benign prostatic hyperplasia in males aged 60–90 years from 1990 to 2019: results from the global burden of disease study 2019 | BMC Urology | Full Text

  https://bmcurol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12894-024-01582-w

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a prevalent urological disease in elderly males. […] Effective health decisions are imperative for BPH prevention and treatment. […] Preventing BPH threatens global male health, especially in people aged 60 years and older, leading to significant disease burdens and economic expenditures. […] Our findings show that the increasing prevalent cases of BPH impacts individuals aged 60 years and over and that population growth is an underlying determinant. […] Effective health decisions are imperative for the prevention and treatment of BPH. […] Enhancing the allocation of relevant healthcare resources, strengthening health education campaigns, promoting knowledge about the prevention of urinary system diseases, and advocating for healthy diets and lifestyles can help rapidly reduce the global burden of BPH.

• #99 Global burden of benign prostatic hyperplasia in males aged 60–90 years from 1990 to 2019: results from the global burden of disease study 2019 | BMC Urology | Full Text

  https://bmcurol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12894-024-01582-w

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a prevalent urological disease in elderly males. […] Effective health decisions are imperative for BPH prevention and treatment. […] Preventing BPH threatens global male health, especially in people aged 60 years and older, leading to significant disease burdens and economic expenditures. […] Our findings show that the increasing prevalent cases of BPH impacts individuals aged 60 years and over and that population growth is an underlying determinant. […] Effective health decisions are imperative for the prevention and treatment of BPH. […] Enhancing the allocation of relevant healthcare resources, strengthening health education campaigns, promoting knowledge about the prevention of urinary system diseases, and advocating for healthy diets and lifestyles can help rapidly reduce the global burden of BPH.

• #100 Heritability and genome-wide association study of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in the eMERGE network | Scientific Reports

  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-42427-z

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) results in a significant public health burden due to the morbidity caused by the disease and many of the available remedies. As much as 70% of men over 70 will develop BPH. […] Understanding the biological basis for this condition may provide necessary insight for development of novel pharmaceutical therapies or risk prediction. […] The genetic factors underlying BPH risk remain unclear. […] The presence of racial disparities also supports a genetic contribution to BPH risk. […] Based on these results, wherein BPH was shown to be heritable but no significant susceptibility loci were detected, it seems that BPH is a complex disease made up of many physiological symptoms and the genetic underpinnings of this trait are likely to consist of a multitude of variants of small effect. […] In conclusion, we have shown that BPH is heritable, identified suggestive association signals, and are the first to evaluate the association between BPH and genetically-predicted gene expression in prostate.

• #101 Heritability and genome-wide association study of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in the eMERGE network | Scientific Reports

  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-42427-z

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) results in a significant public health burden due to the morbidity caused by the disease and many of the available remedies. As much as 70% of men over 70 will develop BPH. […] Understanding the biological basis for this condition may provide necessary insight for development of novel pharmaceutical therapies or risk prediction. […] The genetic factors underlying BPH risk remain unclear. […] The presence of racial disparities also supports a genetic contribution to BPH risk. […] Based on these results, wherein BPH was shown to be heritable but no significant susceptibility loci were detected, it seems that BPH is a complex disease made up of many physiological symptoms and the genetic underpinnings of this trait are likely to consist of a multitude of variants of small effect. […] In conclusion, we have shown that BPH is heritable, identified suggestive association signals, and are the first to evaluate the association between BPH and genetically-predicted gene expression in prostate.

• #102 Causal relationship between obesity, lifestyle factors and risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a univariable and multivariable Mendelian randomization study | Journal of Translational Medicine | Full Text

  https://translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12967-022-03722-y

  Obesity (waist circumference, body mass index (BMI)) and lifestyle factors (dietary habits, smoking, alcohol drinking, Sedentary behavior) have been associated with risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in observational studies, but whether these associations are causal is unclear. […] This study supports independent causal roles of high waist circumference, BMI and sedentary behavior in BPH. […] Identifying the causal association of potentially modifiable risk factors with BPH has important practical implications for exploring the etiology of the disease and for its prevention and management in public health. […] Our MR study supports that genetic predisposition to higher waist circumference and sedentary behavior are independently and causally associated with the risk of BPH. […] The suggestive association between genetic predisposition to higher BMI and BPH risk needs verification. […] Although many of these risks have not been fully studied, they might be beneficial in providing information to assist in counselling of patients and help to form strategies for the prevention of BPH.

• #103 Causal relationship between obesity, lifestyle factors and risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a univariable and multivariable Mendelian randomization study | Journal of Translational Medicine | Full Text

  https://translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12967-022-03722-y

  Obesity (waist circumference, body mass index (BMI)) and lifestyle factors (dietary habits, smoking, alcohol drinking, Sedentary behavior) have been associated with risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in observational studies, but whether these associations are causal is unclear. […] This study supports independent causal roles of high waist circumference, BMI and sedentary behavior in BPH. […] Identifying the causal association of potentially modifiable risk factors with BPH has important practical implications for exploring the etiology of the disease and for its prevention and management in public health. […] Our MR study supports that genetic predisposition to higher waist circumference and sedentary behavior are independently and causally associated with the risk of BPH. […] The suggestive association between genetic predisposition to higher BMI and BPH risk needs verification. […] Although many of these risks have not been fully studied, they might be beneficial in providing information to assist in counselling of patients and help to form strategies for the prevention of BPH.

• #104 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Treatment | Precision Urology, Phoenix AZ

  https://precisionurologyaz.com/services/bph-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-enlarged-prostate/

  Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is a common condition that can significantly affect a mans quality of life. Understanding the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options available is essential for managing the condition effectively. Whether through minimally invasive procedures such as aquablation, Urolift, or Rezum, or traditional methods like TURP, men have access to a range of effective treatments at Precision Urology in Phoenix, AZ that can help restore urinary function and improve overall well-being. […] If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of BPH, it is important to consult with a healthcare professional such as Dr. Amar Patel to discuss your options. Early intervention and personalized treatment plans can lead to significant improvements in quality of life, allowing men to enjoy their everyday activities without the burden of urinary discomfort.

• #105 Prostate Enlargement: Causes, Diagnosis, Prevention, Treatment & Impact on Sexual Health – Cura4U

  https://cura4u.com/blog/prostate-enlargement-causes-diagnosis-prevention-treatment-and-impact-on-sexual-health

  Prostate enlargement is a common condition among aging men, but there is still much we don’t know about how to prevent it. Some factors contributing to lowering the risk include maintaining healthy levels of testosterone and estrogen, keeping an active lifestyle by exercising regularly, and eating a well-balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. It is also important to take time for stress relief, such as through meditation and leisure activities, as this reduces inflammation in the body. While there are no guarantees that these measures will prevent prostate enlargement, it’s always important to be proactive about your health and reduce risks where possible. […] All in all, men over the age of 50 need to take care of their prostate health. As a man ages, the chance of developing an enlarged prostate increases, but taking proactive steps now can be beneficial in managing it if and when it occurs. It is essential to discuss the benefits and risks of PSA testing with your healthcare provider, the appropriate age to start testing, and the frequency of testing. They can help determine your best approach based on your circumstances. If you have an enlarged prostate gland, you should always talk to your doctor about which treatment will be best for you, as everyone is different. While there may seem like there’s not much one can do to prevent an enlarged prostate, taking simple steps such as drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding caffeine, and getting regular exercise can improve the situation. Remember, the key to managing any health condition is knowledge so don’t forget to educate yourself on the facts about prostate enlargement and make sure you are getting proper care.

Zobacz więcej