Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
- Mild symptoms → watchful waiting/lifestyle
- Alpha-1 blocker gives fastest symptom relief
- Large prostate → add 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor
- Combination if high progression risk
- Tadalafil helps BPH + erectile dysfunction
- Retention/recurrent infection → procedure referral
- Choose drug by BP + sexual adverse effects
Use at a glance
- Mild symptoms → watchful waiting/lifestyle
Practical pearls
- Alpha-1 blocker gives fastest symptom relief
- Large prostate → add 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor
Treatment options
- Tadalafil helps BPH + erectile dysfunction
- Retention/recurrent infection → procedure referral
- Choose drug by BP + sexual adverse effects
Choosing treatment
- Combination if high progression risk
Self-check
- What is recommended for Mild symptoms in Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
watchful waiting/lifestyle.
- What is recommended for Large prostate in Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
add 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor.
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