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How does BPH affect the body?

Part of a man’s reproductive system is the prostate. It is a gland that is close to the bladder, with its primary function being to add fluid and critical components to semen.

The prostate continues to grow throughout the men’s life. As a man ages, the growing prostate can cause the urethra to get pinched and pressed against by the prostate. A thickening of the bladder wall occurs.  Your bladder has to work harder to release urine when you have BPH. The bladder may eventually become weak as a result. Other signs eventually appear, such as a need to urinate frequently or urgently and a weak urine flow.

What are the symptoms?

The severity of symptoms in people who have prostate gland enlargement varies, but symptoms tend to gradually worsen over time. Common signs and symptoms of BPH include:

• Frequent or urgent need to urinate
• Increased frequency of urination at night (nocturia)
• Difficulty starting urination
• Weak urine stream or a stream that stops and starts
• Dribbling at the end of urination
• Inability to completely empty the bladder

The size of your prostate doesn’t necessarily determine the severity of your symptoms. Some men with only slightly enlarged prostates can have significant symptoms, while other men with very enlarged prostates can have only minor urinary symptoms.

What are the causes?

The exact cause is unknown. However, according to scientific research, benign prostatic hyperplasia may happen because the prostate’s greater estrogen content stimulates the function of molecules that encourage prostate cell proliferation.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a male hormone that affects the growth and development of the prostate, is the subject of another theory. The buildup of DHT may promote the survival and growth of prostate cells.

Common risk factors

An enlarged prostate eventually develops in almost all men. While it may be uncommon in men who are in their early 40s or younger, up to 90% of males will have it by the time they are 80 years old.

In addition to age, there are additional risk factors that could increase your likelihood of developing BPH, such as:

• Family history
• Ethnic Background
• Diabetes
• Heart Diseases
• Obesity
• Inactivity
• Erectile Dysfunction

Talk to your doctor about BPH

It’s crucial to discuss any worries you may have about your prostate health with your doctor. Talk about your risks and solutions to minimize the variables under your control.

If you are already diagnosed with benign prostate hyperplasia, then worry not because there are many options, both surgical and non-invasive, to get it treated. One of the most minimally invasive treatments with Elesta Echo laser causes a progressive reduction in the volume of the prostate lobe and the subsequent disappearance of the symptoms. In fact, with just one Elesta Echo laser session, it is possible to obtain a significant and persistent reduction of the prostate gland volume and an improvement of localized symptoms without changing the prostate’s physiology.