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What drugs are used to treat enlarged prostates?

These drugs shrink the gland to improve urinary flow, and the approved forms used for treating enlarged prostates come in two varieties: Proscar (finasteride) and Avodart (dutasteride). However, a side effect of 5-ARI inhibitor treatment is that it suppresses blood levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) by about 50%.

What is the function of the prostate?

The prostate is a gland. It is usually the size and shape of a walnut and grows bigger as you get older. It sits underneath the bladder and surrounds the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine (wee) out of the body. The prostate's main job is to help make semen – the fluid that carries sperm.

What is a prostate gland & how does it work?

The prostate is a small gland found only in men and trans women. It surrounds the tube that carries urine out of the body (urethra). The prostate gland produces a thick, white fluid that gets mixed with sperm to create semen. The prostate gland is about the size and shape of a walnut but tends to get bigger as you get older.

Where is the prostate located?

The prostate is a small gland in the pelvis and is part of the male reproductive system. About the size of a walnut, it's located between the penis and the bladder, and surrounds the urethra. The main function of the prostate is to produce a thick white fluid that creates semen when mixed with the sperm produced by the testicles.

Can a PSA test tell you if you have prostate cancer?

So a PSA test alone can’t usually tell you if you have prostate cancer. It is the first step in deciding if you need more tests. Many men with a raised PSA level don't have prostate cancer. And some men with a normal PSA level do have prostate cancer.

Can a high PSA level cause prostate cancer?

Many men with a raised PSA level don’t have prostate cancer. The PSA test can miss prostate cancer. For example, one major study showed that 1 in 7 men with a normal PSA level may have prostate cancer, and 1 in 50 men with a normal PSA level may have a fast-growing cancer. If your PSA level is raised you may need a biopsy.

Can a PSA test Miss prostate cancer?

The PSA test can miss prostate cancer. For example, one major study showed that 1 in 7 men with a normal PSA level may have prostate cancer, and 1 in 50 men with a normal PSA level may have a fast-growing cancer. If your PSA level is raised you may need a biopsy. This can cause side effects, such as pain, infection and bleeding.

How effective is radiotherapy for prostate cancer?

Very effective in reducing prostate cancer pain if the cancer has spread to the bone. You may be offered Radium-223, which is a specialised form of radiotherapy for cancer that started in the prostate and spread to the bones. You may have to travel to a different hospital for it. Can be effective but can cause stomach ulcers and fluid retention.

What Is Prostate Power Rx

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3. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-problems/

Prostate Power Rx Information

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2. https://prostatematters.co.uk/