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What is the most common age group affected by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

Men over 50 years old

What are the typical symptoms that occur with prostate pathology?

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)

What scoring system can be used to assess the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms in BPH?

International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS)

Why is prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing considered unreliable?

High rate of false positives (75%) and false negatives (15%) Signup and view all the answers

What may happen if a false positive PSA result occurs?

Further investigations, including invasive prostate biopsies, which may be unnecessary Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important not to rush when performing a prostate examination?

You are more likely to miss abnormalities Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main medical options for treating BPH?

Alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors Signup and view all the answers

How do inhibitors of 5-alpha reductase, such as finasteride, work in treating BPH?

They reduce DHT in the tissues, including the prostate, leading to a reduction in prostate size. Signup and view all the answers

What is the notable side effect of alpha-blockers like tamsulosin?

Postural hypotension Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common side effect of finasteride?

Sexual dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)?

To create a more expansive space for urine to flow through, thereby improving symptoms. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Transurethral electrovaporisation of the prostate and Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate?

TEVAP vaporises prostate tissue using a rollerball electrode, while HoLEP removes prostate tissue using a laser. Signup and view all the answers