There are several medical treatment options available to treat BPH. Medications work by shrinking or relaxing the prostate while surgical options are considered a secondary treatment if medication does not work.
Alpha Blockers
Alpha blockers may be prescribed to relax muscles of the prostate and the neck surrounding the bladder to alleviate symptoms.
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
5-Alpha reductase inhibitors are prescribed to help shrink the prostate and prevent any additional growth that could occur.
PDE5 Inhibitors
PDE5 inhibitors including sildenafil (Viagra®) and tadalafil (Cialis®), are prescribed to smooth the muscles in the bladder and prostate to increase urine flow and improve prostate function.
Surgical treatments
These procedures involve either shaving the prostate, melting the prostate, placing clips in the prostate, embolization of the blood supply to the prostate, and sometimes removal of the prostate.