Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) refers to a non-malignant growth of the prostate that develops as a strictly age-related phenomenon in nearly all men, starting at approximately 40 years of age. But the actual relation of BPH with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), benign prostatic enlargement, and bladder outlet obstruction is still a mystery and needs deeper understanding. BPH seems to be inevitable in aging men. But is there any way to adopt preventive measures against it? Will early recognition and management of BPH have any implications for its prevention?
A recent study investigated the features of patients referring to outpatient departments due to BPH. The study has been published in Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases . Figure1. Study Details The data clearly illustrates that though the development of BPH can depend on multiple factors, lifestyle habits and metabolic…
