Effective Medications and Therapies for an Enlarged Prostate

For men with moderate to bothersome symptoms from an enlarged prostate, there are several effective treatment options beyond lifestyle changes. WebMD highlights the two primary classes of medications: alpha blockers, which relax muscles in the prostate and bladder neck to improve urine flow quickly, and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, which shrink enlarged prostate tissue over time and can reduce the need for surgery. Combination therapy — using both types together — is sometimes recommended for more pronounced symptoms.

The article also discusses minimally invasive procedures like UroLift and Rezūm, which physically open or reduce prostate tissue to ease obstruction, often with a faster recovery than traditional surgery. These options have expanded the toolkit for BPH management, allowing men and clinicians to tailor treatment based on symptom severity, prostate size, and personal preference.

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