Patient's question:
I got married last year, and recently I've been feeling weak in my sexual performance. Also, when I go to the bathroom, I've noticed that my urine is cloudy, and there's a bit of pain at the urethral opening. The check-up suggested it might be prostatitis. I'm really worried because I haven't had children yet. Could you please ask: What is the treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
Prostate enlargement is a common disease in elderly men (usually occurring after the age of 55), characterized by frequent urination, gradually increasing difficulty in urination, and weak urine flow. Later, it may also lead to urinary retention.Recommendations:
For the treatment of prostate enlargement, the current gold standard is transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Young patients under the age of 55 can also start with medications such as Flutamide or Dutasteride for conservative treatment. For patients with prostate enlargement, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene. Wishing you a speedy recovery.