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Chapter 41 - Medical Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

from Section 5 - Medical and Surgical Management of Issues of Male Health

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 December 2023

By
Christopher Martin ,
Laurel Mast  and
Stephen Summers
Edited by
Douglas T. Carrell ,
Alexander W. Pastuszak  and
James M. Hotaling
Douglas T. Carrell
Affiliation:
Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine
Alexander W. Pastuszak
Affiliation:
University of Utah
James M. Hotaling
Affiliation:
Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine
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Summary

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the most common benign neoplasm in males in the United States. It is characterized by lower urinary tract symptoms: weak stream, urinary frequency, urgency, incomplete emptying, hesitancy, nocturia, and acute urinary retention. These symptoms are generally slowly progressive and left untreated can cause irreversible bladder damage. Diagnosis is mostly clinical and based on symptomatology; however, the use of some objective tests can be helpful. Treatment options include lifestyle modification as well as a variety of different pharmacologic agents.

Keywords

BPHmen’s healthLUTSbenign prostatic hyperplasialower urinary tract symptomsbladderprostatesphincter complexurethra
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Men's Reproductive and Sexual Health Throughout the Lifespan
An Integrated Approach to Fertility, Sexual Function, and Vitality
 , pp. 323 - 328
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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