What are the treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) also known as enlarged prostate?
Your doctor has several ways to treat enlarged prostate. Your decision about which treatment is best for you will depend upon your diagnosis, overall health, goals for treatment, and the treatment options available. Reviewing the following treatment options may help you determine which features of treatment are most important to you. An exercise in the following section will help you further evaluate the various features of treatment so that you can make an informed decision with your doctor. Treatments available for enlarged prostate include: Watchful Waiting – As the name suggests, this involves paying attention to your symptoms and visiting your doctor if they worsen or lead to other urinary tract problems. This is an option if you have mild symptoms or are not bothered by your symptoms. Medications—Drugs might be an option if you have moderate or severe symptoms, your prostate gland is the right size to respond to this treatment, and you are not already taking other medications tha
