Treating BPH with Prostate Artery Embolization
From minimally invasive to more extensive surgeries, there are several procedures that can treat benign prostate hyperplasia. In recent years many men suffering from the uncomfortable and disruptive symptoms of an enlarged prostate, have been finding relief through a non-invasive procedure called Prostate Artery Embolization. Prostate Artery Embolization is a procedure performed here at MidAtlantic […]
An Enlarged Prostate: Signs and Symptoms
Getting up several times to urinate throughout the night, could be a symptom of benign prostate hyperplasia. Which is also known as an enlarged prostate. An enlarged prostate? What does that mean? Well, before we get into that, let’s take a look at exactly what the prostate is. The prostate is a small gland that […]
BPH Medication: Combination Therapy
Of all of the medication-based treatments for an enlarged prostate, there is evidence to suggest that combination therapy of alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, is the most effective. Alpha-blockers are medicines that are used to relax muscle tissue thereby helping to relieve pressure and urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate, such as tamsulosin (Flomax) […]
Medications for an Enlarged Prostate
Selective alpha-blockers and 5-Alpha reductase inhibitors are usually the first choices of medication to treat benign prostate hyperplasia. Alpha-Blockers are a type of blood pressure medication, that work by “blocking” the hormone norepinephrine (also known as noradrenaline) and thereby prevent the muscles in the walls of veins and smaller arteries from constricting. This allows these […]
Dutasteride and BPH
A medication that can treat benign prostate hyperplasia symptoms and reduce prostate size, is the FDA-approved 5-alpha reductase inhibitor dutasteride. Dutasteride, also known by its brand name Avodart, works by inhibiting the 5-alpha reductase enzyme, by converting some of the body’s testosterone into dihydrotestosterone– which can cause further prostate growth. The overproduction of dihydrotestosterone, also […]
Finasteride: BPH and Male Pattern Baldness
Though originally used to treat benign prostate hyperplasia, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are now widely prescribed to combat hair loss. In fact, in 2020 around 2.4 million prescriptions were written for the 5-alpha reductase inhibitor finasteride, in order to treat male pattern baldness. So what is a 5-alpha reductase? 5-alpha reductase is an enzyme that is present […]
Phenoxybenzamine: A Permanent Solution?
Other alpha-blockers, cause a return of symptoms once the medication is discontinued, however, the effect of phenoxybenzamine is permanent. Phenoxybenzamine was one of the first alpha-blockers studied for its ability to reduce some symptoms of an enlarged prostate. As a non-specific alpha-blocker, early studies reported that phenoxybenzamine successfully relaxes the urethra and reduces the frequency […]
Alpha Blockers Types, Benefits, and Side Effects
Alpha-Blockers can reduce urinary symptoms by relaxing the muscles in specific areas of the urinary tract, such as the bladder and neck. This makes them a useful medication for treating urinary issues caused by an enlarged prostate. The alpha-blocker that is most commonly used for bph urinary issues is Tamsulosin. Which is also known by its […]
Treating BPH Symptoms with Alpha-Blockers
Today we will begin our series exploring all of the treatment options available for men with benign prostate hyperplasia, also known as an enlarged prostate. Here at MidAtlantic Vascular and Interventional, we specialize in treating an enlarged prostate through a procedure called Prostate Artery Embolization. Using state-of-the-art technology, this non-invasive outpatient procedure is done by […]
Treatment Options for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia/Enlarged Prostate
Here at MidAtlantic Vascular & Interventional, we specialize in a non-invasive procedure to treat an enlarged prostate, called Prostate Artery Embolization. Though this method is highly effective and definitely worth your consideration, it is important that you are aware of some of the other treatment options available. Knowledge is key, and by understanding your options […]