Treatment options for enlarged prostate: Mayo Clinic Radio

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Treatment options for enlarged prostate: Mayo Clinic Radio

By
Joel Streed

June 23, 2019

For men over 50, prostate problems are common. The prostate gland is located just below the bladder and surrounds the top portion of the urethra, which is the tube that drains urine from the bladder. The prostate's primary function is to produce the fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.

As men age, the prostate gland tends to grow larger. Benign prostatic hyperplasia, also called prostate gland enlargement, can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder, or bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems. Fortunately, a wide variety of treatments are available for enlarged prostate, including medication, minimally invasive therapies and surgery.

In this next Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, Dr. Mitchell Humphreys, a Mayo Clinic urologist, will highlight prostate health and treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Also on the program, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, will discuss sex after a heart atta ck. And Dr. Bruce Levy, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, will share how his patients' experiences with lack of privacy during surgery led him and his wife to found a new company, COVR Medical.

Here's your Mayo Clinic Radio podcast.

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