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male reproductive anatomy, bph, prostatectomy, turp, bph, benign prostatic hypertrophy, hyperplasia, prostate, enlarged, prostate gland produces the fluid that carries sperm, ejaculation, the prostate enlarges, happens to all men, they get older, press on the urethra, tube that empties urine, bladder, urination, prostate enlargement, benign prostatic hypertrophy, hyperplasia, bph, not cancer, does not put at increased risk, prostate cancer, actual cause of prostate enlargement, overgrowth, the prostate seems to, require normal function, the testicles, produce testosterone, known, men, had testicles removed at a young age, testicular cancer, not develop bph, similarly, testicles, removed after a man develops bph, prostate begins to shrink in size, likelihood of developing an enlarged prostate increases, in fact, bph is so common that it has been said, "all men, have an enlarged prostate, they live long enough!" a small amount, prostate enlargement is present in many men over age 40, than 90% of men over age 80, no risk factors have been identified other than having, functioning testicles, less than half of all men, bph have symptoms, slowed, delayed start, the urinary stream, weak urine stream, dribbling after urinating, straining to urinate, strong, sudden urge to urinate, incomplete emptying of bladder, needing to urinate 2, times per night, urinary retention, complete inability to urinate, incontinence, pain, urination, bloody urine, indicate infection, a digital rectal exam, where doctor inserts a finger, rectum to feel the size, the prostate gland, reveal an enlarged, firm prostate, urine flow rate measured, urine left in bladder after urination measured, post-void residual urine, pressure flow studies, measure the pressure, in the bladder, urinate, an ivp, an x-ray study, confirm the diagnosis, look, blockage, urinalysis, check, blood, infection, urine culture, evaluate, infection, voiding cystourethrogram, another x-ray study, a prostate-specific antigen, psa, blood test performed to screen, prostate cancer, cystoscopy performed to visualize the prostate, bladder, surgery, complete a self-screening form to evaluate the severity of symptoms, impact on daily life, score on the screening tool compared to past records to evaluate progression, choice of a treatment, the severity of symptoms, extent to which they affect daily life, presence of any other medical conditions, treatment options include "watchful waiting", lifestyle changes, surgery, over 60, more likely to have symptoms, many men, an enlarged prostate have only minor symptoms, self-care steps, enough to make feel better, have bph, should have a yearly exam to monitor the progression, of symptoms, any changes in treatment, self-care, mild symptoms, urinate, first get the urge, bathroom, have the chance, feel a need to urinate, avoid alcohol, caffeine, after dinner, don't drink a lot of fluid all at once, spread out fluids throughout the day, avoid drinking fluids, 2 hours of bedtime, try not to take over-the-counter cold, sinus medications that contain decongestants, antihistamines, medications, increase bph symptoms, keep warm, exercise regularly, cold weather, lack of physical activity, worsen symptoms, learn, perform kegel exercises, pelvic strengthening exercises, reduce stress, nervousness, tension, lead to more frequent urination, saw palmetto, ease prostate symptoms, look, fat-soluble saw palmetto extract, 85-95% fatty acids, sterols, sit in an aisle seat, theatre, on an airplane, won't reduce symptoms, relieve anxiety, having to urinate often, suddenly, measures, not enough to ease symptoms, consider medications, surgery, medications, finasteride lowers levels of hormones produced by the prostate, reduces the size, the prostate gland, increases urine flow rate, decreases symptoms of bph, take 3 to 6 months, notice a significant improvement in symptoms, potential side effects related, use of finasteride include decreased sex drive, impotence, alpha 1-blockers, doxazosin, prazosin, tamsulosin, terazosin, a class of medications, treat high blood pressure, medications relax the muscles, the bladder neck, allowing easier urination, two thirds, the people treated, alpha 1-blocker medications report an improvement in symptoms, antibiotics, prescribed to treat chronic prostatitis, inflammation, the prostate, accompany bph, men note relief of bph symptoms after a course of antibiotics, surgery, prostate surgery recommended, incontinence, recurrent blood, in the urine, urinary retention, recurrent urinary tract infections, choice of a specific surgical procedure, the severity of symptoms, shape of prostate gland, turp, transurethral resection, the prostate, turp, common surgical treatment, bph, turp is performed by inserting a scope, the penis, removing the prostate piece by piece, tuip, transurethral incision, the prostate, tuip, similar to turp, performed in men, a relatively small prostate, performed, an outpatient, hospital stay, turp, a scope is inserted, the penis, prostate is reached, rather than removal, the prostate, a small incision is made, in the prostatic tissue to enlarge the opening, the urethra, bladder outlet, open prostatectomy, an open prostatectomy, performed, spinal anesthesia, an incision is made, the abdomen, perineal area, the pelvic floor, the region, scrotum, anus, prostate is removed, lengthy procedure, a hospital stay of 5 to 10 days, majority of men, prostate surgery have improvement in urine flow rates, complications include impotence, urinary incontinence, retrograde ejaculation, semen flowing back, bladder rather than out the penis, infertility, urethral stricture, narrowing, rates of these complications, depending on the surgical procedure, doctor decide is best, various other procedures, that destroy prostate tissue, heat generated by microwaves, lasers, photoselective vaporization, the prostate, pvp, the newer laser technologies, an outpatient procedure, patient goes home on the same day, no long-term data, another form of treatment is prostatic stents, prostate surgery several national groups provide information on bph, bph support groups, studies show, the men who receive no treatment, bph, 31 to 55% actually show an improvement, 1 to 5% ever develop complications, men, had long-standing bph, a gradual increase in symptoms, sudden inability to urinate, urinary tract infections, urinary stones, kidneys, blood, in the urine, after surgical treatment, a recurrence of bph, develop over time, call doctor right away, less urine than usual, fever, chills, side, abdominal pain, blood, pus in urine, bladder, does not feel completely empty after urinate, take medications, urinary problems, diuretics, antihistamines, antidepressants, sedatives, not stop, adjust medications on own, have taken self-care measures, 2 months, relief, national kidney, urologic diseases information clearinghouse, prostate enlargement, benign prostatic hyperplasia, http://kidney, niddk, nih, gov/kudiseases/pubs/prostateenlargement/, accessed, 2005.