Myths and facts about BPH
Correct your misconceptions about BPH, its causes and treatment.

Click on the myths below to learn the right facts!

BPH is an old man’s disease.
BPH occurs as a natural part of aging in men. Most elderly men can expect to have some form of prostate problems.
BPH can lead to prostate cancer.
Frequent or infrequent sexual activity is unhealthy for the prostate.
Treatment of BPH may cause the loss of sexual functions.
Surgery is the only treatment option for BPH.
The TURP Surgery is the only operation available for BPH.

Myth : BPH is an old man’s disease.
Fact : BPH usually affects men from their 50s. This is because as a man ages, his prostate naturally enlarges due to hormonal changes.
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Myth : BPH occurs as a natural part of aging in men. Most elderly men can expect to have some form of prostate problems.
Fact : Hormonal changes are inevitable as men age and his prostate naturally enlarges due to these hormonal changes. However, these can be minimised by proper diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle.
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Myth : BPH can lead to prostate cancer.
Fact : BPH is a non-cancerous condition. However, its early symptoms often may be confused with that of prostate cancer.
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Myth : Frequent or infrequent sexual activity is unhealthy for the prostate.
Fact : There is no evidence that BPH is caused or aggravated by sexual habits.
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Myth : Frequent or infrequent sexual activity is unhealthy for the prostate.
Fact : BPH is not known to cause any sexual function impairment. The sooner you see a doctor, the earlier you will be treated.
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Myth : Surgery is the only treatment option for BPH.
Fact : There are non-surgical treatment options available.
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Myth : The TURP surgery is the only operation available for BPH.
Fact : There are other surgical options to treat BPH. These include the transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP) and open prostatectomy . Minimally invasive treatments are relatively new, e.g. the transurethral microwave thermotherapy and laser therapy.
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