Enlarged Prostate gland treatment

An enlarged prostate gland is caused by an increase in the number of both epithelial and stromal cells. Clinically, enlarged prostate gland leads to voiding problems, which is most often referred to as lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).

Enlarged prostate gland progression
An enlarged prostate gland usually occurs in males 45-50 old and progressively involves 75% of the male population over 75 years of age.

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Formulated by Ray-Sahelian, M.D.

 

With Saw Palmetto, Pygeum, Stinging Nettle, Gensitein, Quercetin, Phytoestrogens, and several Ingredients for support of normal prostate health and size.

Prostate Power Rx is carefully formulated with important herbs and nutrients to provide optimal prostate health.
 

Prostate Power Rx Supplement Facts
Saw Palmetto extract
Stinging Nettle extract
Quercetin
Rosemary extract
Beta-Sitosterol
Pygeum extract
Daidzein and Genistein (standardized to contain 40% isoflavones)
(treatment with the isoflavones daidzein and genistein, the estrogen-like compounds found in soy, block prostate growth in rats)
Lycopene

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Symptoms of enlarged prostate
Symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland are related primarily to bladder outlet obstructions resulting from enlargement of the prostate gland, and from extrinsic and intrinsic sympathetic activation of alpha-adrenoceptors present in the muscle tissue of the prostate gland, the urethra portion of the prostate gland, bladder base and neck.
   The symptoms of an enlarged prostate vary, but the most common ones involve changes or problems with urination, such as: A hesitant, interrupted, weak stream; Urgency and leaking or dribbling; More frequent urination, especially at night. This is called nocturia. Men who have symptoms of prostate obstruction are more likely to develop chronic kidney disease.

Enlarged prostate treatment
Historically, the only treatments for LUTS due to an enlarged prostate gland were watchful waiting or surgery (transurethral or open prostatectomy). However, over the last three decades, medical treatment has taken a prominent role in the management of enlarged prostate symptoms.
   Several drugs are used in the treatment of a prostate gland.

Prescription drugs for enlarged prostate
There are two common forms of prescription drugs to treat the symptoms of enlarging prostate gland. The first type of enlarged prostate drugs are called 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors reduce the level of the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT). The second type of enlarged prostate prescription drugs are called alpha blockers. Also called alpha-adrenergic antagonists, alpha blockers relax smooth muscle cells and help improve urine flow in men with prostate problems.

Medical treatment for enlarged prostate
Current medical treatments for enlarged prostate gland include alpha-adrenergic receptor antagonists, inhibitors of the 5-alpha reductase enzyme and various herbal remedies. Many patients are unable to tolerate the side effects of these medications, or are refractory to medical management and require surgery.

Enlarged Prostate Medicine - Enlarged Prostate Drugs
Several drugs are currently used for an enlarged prostate gland:

5-alpha reductase inhibitors:
The enzyme 5 alpha-reductase (5 alpha R) catalyses the reduction of testosterone into the more potent androgen dihydrotestosterone. The abnormal production of dihydrotestosterone is associated with pathologies of the main target organs of this hormone: the prostate and the skin. An enlarged prostate gland, prostate cancer, acne, androgenetic alopecia in men, and hirsutism in women appear related to excess dihydrotestosterone production. Two isozymes of 5 alpha-reductase have been cloned, expressed and characterized (5 alpha R-1 and 5 alpha R-2).

Proscar (finasteride) for enlarged prostate gland, manufactured by Merck. Proscar blocks the conversion of testosterone into the more active dihydrotestosterone.
Fincar - Generic Proscar manufactured by Cipla;
Avodart - Dutasteride manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline;
Dutas - Generic Dutasteride manufactured by Dr. Reddy's.

Alpha 1 blocker for enlarged prostate:
Alpha1-blockers are the medical therapy of choice for symptomatic patients with an enlarged prostate and low risk of clinical progression (e.g. prostate volume < 30-40 ml). Alpha1-blockers have no effect on the long-term risk of acute urinary retention and the risk of surgery. The alpha 1 blocking agents (Terazosin, Doxazosin, Tamsulosin) that improve urinary symptoms.

Flomax - Tamsulosin Hydrochloride manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. Terazosin alpha 1 blocker appears to be useful in the treatment of patients with mild- to moderate symptomatic enlarged prostate.

Hormonal treatment of an enlarged prostate gland
LHRH analogs (Leuprorelin and Goserelin) can reduce the testicular production of androgens with reduction in prostate size.

Surgical treatment of enlarged prostate
Many potential new surgical treatment options are available for the treatment of an enlarged prostate gland.

Enlarged prostate questions
Q. I have an enlarged prostate, will Prostate Power Rx be helpful and beneficial to me?
   A. The FDA does not allow claims to be made that a particular supplement treats or cures a medical condition. We abide by these rules and therefore cannot make any such claims about this prostate formula.

Q. Your web page is vague about the benefits of taking Prostate Power Rx for enlarged prostate. Does your research show that it improves urinary function, reduces enlarged prostate size, etc? I have an enlarged prostate but would prefer to use herbs instead of Avodart or Proscar.
   A. Sellers of natural products are not allowed by the FDA to make claims that the products cure or treat a medical condition. If they do, these products are then categorized as drugs. Therefore, claims that Prostate Power Rx cures or treats an enlarged prostate gland are not allowed.

Q.  have an enlarged benign prostate and am using Prostate Power Rx. Will Diet Rx have a negative effect on an enlarged prostate gland?
   A. We have no reason to believe Diet Rx will influence an enlarged prostate gland in a negative way but we don't have any studies or feedback from users regarding the role of Diet Rx and prostate health.

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