BPH is prostate enlargement, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia or benign prostatic hypertrophy. Drug treatments are the alternative to surgery and help minimize BPH symptoms.
Prostate Gland
The prostate gland, a small walnut-sized gland, is part of male reproduction. It rests under the bladder and around the urethra. Its main function is to squeeze fluid through the urethra along with sperm.
Alpha Blockers
Alpha blockers are used to relax muscles and are for high blood pressure. Because they can also relax muscles to improve urine flow, they are a treatment for BPH.
Drugs
Drugs are a way of slowing BPH without the use of surgery. The FDA has approved six drugs to relieve BPH Symptoms. They are Proscar, Avodart, Hytrin, Cardura, Flomax and Uroxatral.
Two Drug Program
Studies found that using finasteride and doxazosin together can reduce the progression of BPH by as much as 67 percent. Taking finasteride alone only reduces BPH by 39 percent. And taking doxazosin alone only reduces it by 34 percent.
Surgery
Surgery removes the enlarged prostate tissue to reduce its size and relieve BPH symptoms on the urethra and bladder. Surgery types include transurethral, open and laser surgery.
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