BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND ITS NOVEL TREATMENT STRATEGIES: A REVIEW

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common urological condition which is due to the enlargement of prostate gland and potentially slowing or blocking the urine stream. It mainly affects the quality of life of the patient. Etiological factors include age, environmental factors, oxidative stress, tissue remodelling, inflammation, metabolic symptoms and hormonal factors. Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms include hesitancy, intermittency, straining, and dubbling and decreased caliber of urine stream. Nowadays, novel treatment strategies are also emerging along with conventional treatment options