Your score on the screening tool will be compared to past records to evaluate progression of the disease. The choice of an appropriate treatment is based on the severity of your symptoms, the extent to which they affect your lifestyle, and the presence of any other medical conditions. These medications may be used to treat BPH because they relax the muscles of the bladder neck, allowing easier urination. Finasteride lowers prostate hormone levels , thus reducing the size of the prostate. It may take up to 6 months before you notice a significant improvement in your symptoms.
Some men note symptom relief after a course of antibiotics.
The choice of a specific surgical procedure is usually based on the severity of symptoms and the size and shape of the prostate gland. Various studies are underway to evaluate the effectiveness of other treatments, such as hyperthermia , thermal therapy, prostatic stents , and hormonal therapy. The TURP is performed by inserting a scope through the urethra. The primary advantage of this procedure is that it does not involve an incision, thus reducing the risk of infection. This procedure is performed on an outpatient basis and does not require a hospital stay.