Preventing Progression in Men with Mild Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Potential Role for Phytotherapy

Reviews in Urology

Mike Harik¹  Yan Kit Fong¹  Sibylle Marihart¹  Bob Djavan¹ 

[1] Department of Urology, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria

关键词: Benign prostatic hyperplasia;    Watchful waiting;    Progression;    Phytotherapy;    Serenoa repens;   

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学科分类：基础医学

来源: MedReviews, LLC

【 摘 要 】

Prevalence of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is increasing with the aging population worldwide. Throughout the 20th century, men with minimally symptomatic BPH were generally advised to defer treatment. Treatment deferral or watchful waiting has always appeared reasonable because mild lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of bladder outlet obstruction are not bothersome and are often regarded as part of the aging process, progression is usually slow, and symptoms often regress spontaneously. This review examines the evidence of the natural history of BPH, highlighting the group of patients with mild symptoms, the risk factors for progression, and the potential role of phytotherapy in this group of men.

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