Prostate enlargement
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Prostate is an accessory reproductive organ that is exclusively present in males. It is not present in females. Enlargement of the prostate gland is seen in most males, as a process of ageing. The imbalance in hormone levels with increasing age causes this enlargement. Beyond 50 years of age, with a decline in male hormone levels, the glandular enlargement commences. It grows faster in some and slower in others. Let us remember that one should not panic about prostate enlargement. It is a universal phenomenon and is part of normal ageing process.
Prostate enlargement can be treated medically or by endoscopic approach. Transurethral resection of prostate is a gold standard procedure. Recent advances include application of Laser to enucleate the gland and remove it in toto.
