Drug Treatment for Benign Prostate Problem

The functions of the prostate gland are not very well known but one of its main roles is to squeeze fluid into the urethra during sexual climax. This fluid helps to make up the semen and is very important for sexual reproduction as it energizes the sperm and decreases the acidity of the vagina.

Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (or BPH) is a common occurrence as the man ages. As a man grows older the prostate will under go two different stags of growth. The first stage of growth occurs during puberty when the prostate gland doubles its size. At around the age of 25 years, the prostate begins to grow again which can often result in BPH later on. BPH rarely causes any kind of symptoms until at least the age of 40 when it starts to become a problem. As the gland becomes larger than the external tissue will allow, it begins to press against the urethra causing problems during urination.

The bladder in turn becomes more irritable and the walls thicken. It also begins to contract even when it contains small amounts of urine causing more frequent urination. Eventually the bladder is weakened and loses the ability to completely empty itself. Although benign prostate problems are very common and considered a natural part of the aging process many people feel uncomfortable talking about it as it is a part of both urination and sex.

Men who suffer from the symptoms of BPH will need some kind of Benign Prostate treatment at some time. BPH often causes urinary infections that require antibiotics before the BPH is treated. Treatment is not usually urgent but doctors tend to advise treatment to go ahead once symptoms occur or become a problem.

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There are many different drug treatments for benign prostate problems that your doctor could prescribe for you. These drug treatments will alleviate the symptoms of BPH in a number of ways. Finasteride for example, inhibits the production of DHT which is involved in prostate growth. These drugs tend to prevent further enlargement of the prostate gland but can also shrink the gland in some men. Terazosin or Doxazosin are also two drugs commonly used in the treatment of BPH. These drugs work by relaxing the muscle of the prostate and bladder to improve urination functions and reduce obstructions by the prostate. These two drugs were originally designed to treat high blood pressure, the further creation of Tamsulosin and Alfuzosin were specifically designed for BPH.