Everything you need to know about PROSTATE GLAND ENLARGEMENT | BPH

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In this video, we will be talking about Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) or commonly known as Prostate Gland Enlargement, what it can do, what it means for you, and what you can do about it! Be sure to watch until the end to learn all the different options that are currently available today!

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Rena Malik, MD is a urologist and pelvic surgeon on youtube to educate people about all things urology including erectile dysfunction, how to increase testosterone, problems with sex, premature ejaculation, urinary leakage, or incontinence, overactive bladder, urinary tract infections, prostate issues and more.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro Card
0:32 What exactly happens with BPH?
1:58 Would you have symptoms if you have an enlarged prostate
2:42 Three ways you can manage with an enlarged prostate
3:55 Medications for BPH
5:53 Saw Palmetto; Herbal Medication
6:41 Surgical Treatment options
10:50 Questions you'll want to ask your doctor before Surgery
11:28 End Card
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DISCLAIMER: This video is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this video is my personal opinion and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death.

[davidking]

I do resistance training and walk daily a couple miles. One cup of coffee in morning. No alcohol. Intermittent fast 16/8. Tried low carb but it makes me feel like crap. Have enlarged prostate for many years. I’m 61 now. Had prostatis a few times, but have been able to resolve with antibiotics so far. Thank you for the education on this video. Very informative!

[Joey-nqec]

Hi Dr. Great video. I am 65, had BPH, tried Flomax and diet and finasteride, all to no EFFECT. After 2 years of trying and up to 6 times per night getting up, my Dr and I decided on Urolift and viola. I had immediate benefit, my first urination after surgery was my best void in many years. It has been over 2 years since and I am still very pleased, rarely have to get up during the night and when I do, only once. I'd do it again in a heartbeat!

[fatwhitetuna]

Thank you Dr. Malik! You explain better than a classroom lecture.

[davidcraig]

Very informative and comprehensive discussion on BPH. My urologists simply don't have the time (or desire?) to fully explain the options available. Your presentation is absolutely necessary to make an effective decision. It took me several years to arrive at my decision going forward. It would have been a lot easier to see this video long ago. In any event, I'm going for the hoLEP procedure next week. I believe it would be the gold standard considering my condition and the size of the prostate lobes growing into the bladder. I'm fortunate to live in an area to find a doctor qualified to to perform hoLEP. (Only a single doctor within the UCLA system is qualified.) Afterwards, I'll be totally off medications which are mostly ineffective.Thank you for this video. More doctors should take advantage of social channels!

[davidgosselin]

Extremely well done, Rena. Your knowledge and presentation is helping us men navigate a bothersome issue.

[tariqpasha]

Great Dr. Thanks for the elaborate information. I am 62. My prostate size was 46 gm. I reduced it to 26 gm in two months by using:
1. Saw Palmetto 500gm capsule daily.
2. Corn silk tea. One cup daily.
3. Kiegel. Exercises
Stay blessed

[MikeAnn]

Dr. Malik I just wanted to say I really appreciate the apparently-comprehensive coverage of this topic! I expect I'll be undergoing some type of surgery at some point in the future, and my urologist has already suggested Urolift, which she offers. You introduced a few treatments I hadn't even heard of before, and I like to know all my options. Thank you!

[tedroybal]

Enlarged prostate for 25 years. Tried everything. Best remedy by far has been to keep hydrated. I drink plenty of water all day, including in the evening. Typically get up to void once a night.

[TheFriendlyTroll]

You forgot Pumpkin Seed Oil. Did my research, then used 1000 mg with a meal once per day and it did the trick for me in correcting the stop-start urine flow thing. Took about 3-4 months to fully kick in, and has worked beautifully.

[macbeavers]

I solved my prostate problem a few years ago by having a simple robotic prostatectomy. I had 86% of my prostate removed. I am now shooting blanks but still shooting. It got to the point that several times I could not urinate at all and had to go to the emergency room to have a catheter inserted. My advice, take real action instead of "living with" the problem which I did for too many years.

[abusharara]

Very smart, informative, & knowledgeable of symptoms, effects & side effects of treatments & procedures, and informative, this applies to all of your videos Dr. Malik, God bless you.

[markkirk]

Thanks for the info. Knowing m enlarged prostate is not from BPH but another issue and different procedures available to help reduce the size helps. Also knowing what's happening with ejaculation going back into the bladder very helpful.

[babysag]

You are wonderful! I have learned more in eleven minutes than I have learned in 20 years. Why are most urologists not as clear as you? Mine have been male, are men afraid to talk to other males about their penis and sexual side effects from having a damaged prostate? Who knows, but I am going to go through all of your videos so that I can become better informed and know what to ask my MD about my prostate issues.

[justgivemethetruth]

Questions you will want to ask your doctor/surgeon before you have prostate surgery
1. How long will it be before my symptoms get better? ( Can be up to 3 months )
2. How long am I going to need a catheter?
3. Am I going to need to spend the night in the hospital?
4. What is my chance of sexual side effects? (i.e retrograde ejaculation or erectile dysfunction )
5. What is the probability that I might need surgery again?

Great video!

[jimreagan]

Where were you 20 years i went to urology i call them a butcher shop Rena thank you for open my eyes for my two sons God bless

[maggotbrain]

Love this Dr. and her teaching information

[katazack]

Finasteride was fairly effective for me, but it also turned me into a eunuch.The Urolift did not help me, but aside from needing a catheter for three days it wasn't a terrible experience. It did not hurt sexual function. One procedure urologists don't mention is prostatic arterial embolization where tiny beads are inserted through a catheter in the arm or leg to block the blood flow to the prostate, causing it to shrink about 30 to 40 percent. It is done by interventional radiologists. It is currently considered an experimental procedure for prostate reduction but it seems to have promising results with minimal discomfort and no effect on sexual performance. It normally does not require a urinary catheter and is done as an outpatient. Improvement in urine flow generally takes a couple of months to appear.

[mlwebb]

Flaxseeds sprinkled on your food, magnesium tables can help with Frequent Urination (FU). Urolift seems to be the most popular and successful surgery right now .

[davidbaldwin]

My go-to "treatment" for a long time was Bell E-Z Flow Tea. Worked every time. I just ordered two more boxes, to deal with recently recurring symptoms. But this always cleared up what ailed me.

[dorian]

Wish I had someone like you for a urologist!