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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate, is a condition that becomes more likely the older a man gets. If you find yourself traveling to the bathroom more often or are struggling to urinate, it might be time to look into enlarged prostate treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Enlarged prostates are not a new concern, with documented cases existing for centuries. With a condition as common and long-withstanding as this, it\u2019s only natural for there to be a variety of treatment options. Let\u2019s take a look at past treatments and how new options offered at MTV IR address their complications and side effects while still producing favorable results.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Management of BPH has traditionally been divided into two categories: medical and surgical. Choosing the best treatment option requires discussing with your doctor various factors, such as:<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1964″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n With the above information, a doctor could then determine which treatment option was the best choice.<\/strong><\/p>\n Medical treatments include:<\/strong><\/p>\n Surgical options include:<\/strong><\/p>\n There are challenges with both these options, though. Medications may take months to see results or require adhering to a strict schedule to continue reaping their benefits. There is also concern regarding their potential to possibly increase prostate cancer risk<\/a>. In comparison, surgeries can have a long and painful recovery and are not always a good option for patients depending on their health.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2725″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n The field of enlarged prostate treatment is constantly expanding, primarily driven by patients wanting a long-lasting solution utilizing minimally invasive techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One advancement has been to inject drugs directly into the prostate, with one <\/span>long-term randomized control trial<\/a> finding significant benefits with the injection of Botox. However, further evidence is needed before this option can be deemed clinically safe and effective.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Yet another advancement is the prostatic urethral lift, which involves a mechanical implant placed in the prostate that pulls the intruding prostate lobes away, improving men\u2019s flow. What\u2019s promising about this procedure is that, unlike other enlarged prostate surgical treatments, there is minimal ejaculation disruption, which helps to <\/span>maintain patient fertility and sexual satisfaction<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Yet another minimally invasive treatment option is prostate artery embolization (PAE), in which a catheter is inserted into the artery in your wrist or groin, then guided to the vessels supplying blood to the prostate. From there, tiny particles are injected through the catheter to reduce the blood vessel\u2019s blood supply.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nPast Enlarged Prostate Treatment Options<\/h3>\n
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