Proscar a safe and very effective treatment
BHP (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is a condition that affects a man’s prostate gland. This small gland is situated just beneath the bladder. BHP is not cancerous. Prostate problems start when the gland begins to swell. BHP can start from the age of 30, but usually only becomes a real problem after the age of 50.
A number of uncomfortable symptoms are associated with this condition. Because the enlarged prostate gland presses on the urethra, this can cause a number of urinary problems. Firstly, it can affect the flow of urine which causes urine retention in the bladder. When this happens, you will feel the constant urge to urinate.
Other discomfort includes the desire to urgently urinate and a difficulty in getting a stream of urine started. All these things can lead to more serious conditions such as an infection of the urinary tract or a completely blocked urethra. You could even end up with a really serious kidney injury.
When men are experiencing these distressing symptoms, doctors will treat BHP with a drug such as Proscar. This drug can bring relief to all the uncomfortable symptoms by shrinking the prostate gland. In the majority of cases, treatment with Proscar will eliminate the need for surgery.
This drug contains a unique ingredient called finasteride which is able to restrict production of another hormone in your body, DHT. This is how the prostate starts to shrink. It may take several months for Proscar to work to its maximum potential, so you will not get relief overnight.
When you first start using Proscar you may have a decreased interest in sex or other sexual dysfunction. Do not worry, these symptoms are usually temporary and go away quickly. But if they do carry on, you should have a chat to your doctor. As long as you do everything your doctor tells you, you will find Proscar a safe and very effective treatment.