WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF Benign Prostate hyperplasia?

• Increased levels of the male hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is involved in the development of BPH

• One out of four men will eventually require treatment for BPH

• Excessive growth of the prostate causes variable degrees of bladder obstruction.

• Diagnosis and examination include urine culture, measuring serum urea and creatinine concentrations, measurement of prostate specific antigen (abnormal in prostate cancer), renal ultrasound, and abdominal X-ray

• Surgery can help relieve symptoms but may cause complications. However it does not protect against prostate cancer.

  SYMPTOMS

• Urinary frequency

• Urinary urgency

• Post void dribbling

• Frequent night urgency due to incomplete emptying of the bladder

• Stop and go urinary stream.

• Decrease force of the urinary stream

• Sensation of incomplete emptying, dribbling

• Supra-pubic pain

HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE HELP WITH BPH?

• Studies have shown acupuncture helps to relax the urinary bladder and kidney organs

• Electroacupuncture has been shown to promote the free flow of urine

• Produces endorphins in the body to help relieve pain, discomfort and promote relaxation to help restore normal urinary function

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?

• The goal is to reduce the intensity, frequency, and duration of urinary discomfort. To help prevent and manage future attacks by decreasing the size of the prostate, regulating and strengthening the Bladder and Kidney

• As with all conditions there are many co factors involved such as, the older patient develops BPH harder it will be to treat.

• On average, the number of acupuncture treatments range from 12-36 treatments weekly/bi-weekly for the condition to resolve or manage.