What is Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy?

What is the prostate?
The prostate is a small gland and is part of the urinary system in men. It sits below the bladder and surrounds the tube that allows urine to flow out of the bladder, known as the urethra. With age, the prostate gland enlarges giving rise to a condition known as Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH). Over 40% of men over the age of 50 experience one or more symptoms of an enlarged prostate_¹.

What indicates an enlarged prostate?
Prostate enlargement gives rise to difficulties in urination. Symptoms include poor urinary flow, dribbling after urination and frequent visits to the toilet – both day and night. It is important that anyone who thinks they may be suffering from an enlarged prostate sees their doctor for a diagnosis.

What treatment options are there?
The doctor may offer prescribed medication or recommend surgery. Alternatively, Prostasan Saw Palmetto capsules  is a traditional herbal medicinal product for use in the relief of lower urinary tract symptoms in men who have a confirmed diagnosis of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), exclusively based upon long-standing use as a traditional remedy.  Prior to treatment other serious conditions should have been ruled out by a doctor. Always read the leaflet.