Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)Proven Natural Medicines That Help BPHBenign prostatic hypertophy (BPH) is increasingly common in men over the age of 60. The prostate is normally the size of a walnut that produces seminal fluid. Due to a number of factors, after the age of 50, the prostate starts to increase in the number of cells which increases the size. BPH is as it states, a benign condition and vary rarely develops into a cancerous condition. Seen below in a cross section of the pelvis, the cross indicates that the prostate is 3x the size of a normal gland.
Causes of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophic2. An increase in oestrogen cells As men age, their hormone levels change, just as women's do when they reach menopause. Just as the testosterone levels decrease, there is an increase in oestrogen. The increased levels in oestrogen also increases the number of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) receptors. It is the DHT that makes the prostate proliferate. Oestrogen also inhibits the breakdownof DHT so the prostate continues to increase in size. The enlarged prostate then blocks the urethra (the tube that drains urine from the bladder) which causes a number of symptoms.
Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy• Increased frequency of urination • Nocturia (the need to urinate at night) • Incomplete bladder emptying • Incontinence (loss of bladder control) • Urinary tract infections • Prolonged urination • Urgency Symptoms can become debilitating and embarrassing for some men. If there is nocturia, this can lead to sleep deprivation and may lead to problems with daytime functioning.
Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Many men are turning to natural medicines for BPH as some prescription medications can lead to impotence.
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