Older men tend to have larger prostates than younger men because the prostate continues to grow as a man ages. Enlargement of the prostate that is not the result of cancer is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
BPH can cause problems with urination, and some treatments can lead to sexual problems and other side effects.
BPH can cause problems with urination, and some treatments can lead to sexual problems and other side effects.
Effects of an enlarged prostate
An enlarged prostate directly affects a man’s ability to urinate. These effects include:
a frequent need to urinate
a feeling of not emptying the bladder
intense urges to urinate
a weak urine stream
problems starting or stopping urination
Prostate issues can also cause sexual problems. The extent of any sexual problem varies according to the condition of the prostate. Some common sexual side effects include:
erectile dysfunction (ED)
reduced sexual satisfaction
problems maintaining an erection
decreased libido
These conditions may also vary according to:
age
genetics
anxiety
BPH and ED
BPH and ED are separate conditions that are connected. ED usually means that a man is not able to achieve or maintain an erection.
Although ED may be caused by a variety of health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, low testosterone levels, or psychological issues, it can also be made worse by BPH.
Some medications used to treat an enlarged prostate can cause ED. However, some medications used to treat ED can help improve symptoms of BPH.
Although no medication prescribed for ED has been approved to treat an enlarged prostate, early studies suggest that men who take ED medications may experience some relief from their prostate symptoms.
Several ED medications have shown some success in treating enlarged prostates. These include:
vardenafil (Levitra)
sildenafil (Viagra)
vardenafil (Levitra)
sildenafil (Viagra)
tadalafil (Cialis)
For example, one study showed that men who took 10 milligrams (mg) of vardenafil twice a day for 8 weeks experienced marked improvements in their prostate symptoms, compared to a similar group who took a placebo.
Another study found that men who took up to 5 mg of tadalafil daily saw significant improvements in both their prostate and ED symptoms.
However, before taking ED medication to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate, speak to a doctor. ED medications have potential side effects that can make them unsafe for some men, particularly those with a history of the following conditions:
stroke
unstable angina
heart attack
uncontrolled high blood pressure
BPH and ED are separate conditions that are connected. ED usually means that a man is not able to achieve or maintain an erection.
Although ED may be caused by a variety of health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, low testosterone levels, or psychological issues, it can also be made worse by BPH.
Some medications used to treat an enlarged prostate can cause ED. However, some medications used to treat ED can help improve symptoms of BPH.
Although no medication prescribed for ED has been approved to treat an enlarged prostate, early studies suggest that men who take ED medications may experience some relief from their prostate symptoms.
Several ED medications have shown some success in treating enlarged prostates. These include:
vardenafil (Levitra)
sildenafil (Viagra)
vardenafil (Levitra)
sildenafil (Viagra)
tadalafil (Cialis)
For example, one study showed that men who took 10 milligrams (mg) of vardenafil twice a day for 8 weeks experienced marked improvements in their prostate symptoms, compared to a similar group who took a placebo.
Another study found that men who took up to 5 mg of tadalafil daily saw significant improvements in both their prostate and ED symptoms.
However, before taking ED medication to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate, speak to a doctor. ED medications have potential side effects that can make them unsafe for some men, particularly those with a history of the following conditions:
stroke
unstable angina
heart attack
uncontrolled high blood pressure
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