Prostate Health and Treatment Options: Expert Q&A

We spoke with experts Rakesh Navuluri, MD, and Osmanuddin Ahmed, MD, about benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and the non-invasive treatment options available at UChicago Medicine. Click "Show More" to view a full table of contents of the topics discussed.

Table of Contents:

0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:26 What is benign prostatic hyperplasia?
0:02:11 What are the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia?
0:03:49 What are the treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia?
0:05:15 What are some lifestyle changes one can make to adjust to benign prostatic hyperplasia?
0:06:07 What is prostate artery embolization?
0:08:13 Can benign prostatic hyperplasia become cancer if its untreated?
0:09:00 What do arteries have to do with benign prostatic hyperplasia?
0:10:13 Are there "easier" treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia?
0:11:46 What are the benefits of prostate artery embolization compared to other treatments?
0:12:47 What is the next step after having been treated for benign prostatic hyperplasia for twenty years?
0:15:59 How successful has prostate artery embolization been for patients?
0:17:09 What are some complications that can happen with prostate artery embolization?
0:18:32 Is prostate artery embolization a popular treatment?
0:19:13 Are there any risk factors for prostate cancer related to age, race, lifestyle, family history, etc?
0:20:14 At what age should your doctor check for prostate enlargement?
0:20:39 Why did it take so long for prostate artery embolization to be approved by the FDA?
0:21:43 If prostate artery embolization is unsuccessful, what treatment should be used?
0:22:33 Is there genetic testing to tell if benign prostatic hyperplasia will occur?

Learn more At Forefront of Medicine:
Website: http://www.uchicagomedicine.org
http://www.ucprostate.com
Twitter:   / uchicagomed  
Facebook:   / uchicagomed  
Make an appointment today at 888-824-0200.