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What is the most common age group affected by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
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?
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?
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?
Why is prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing considered unreliable?
What may happen if a false positive PSA result occurs?
What may happen if a false positive PSA result occurs?
Why is it important not to rush when performing a prostate examination?
Why is it important not to rush when performing a prostate examination?
What are the two main medical options for treating BPH?
What are the two main medical options for treating BPH?
How do inhibitors of 5-alpha reductase, such as finasteride, work in treating BPH?
How do inhibitors of 5-alpha reductase, such as finasteride, work in treating BPH?
What is the notable side effect of alpha-blockers like tamsulosin?
What is the notable side effect of alpha-blockers like tamsulosin?
What is the most common side effect of finasteride?
What is the most common side effect of finasteride?
What is the aim of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)?
What is the aim of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)?
What is the difference between Transurethral electrovaporisation of the prostate and Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate?
What is the difference between Transurethral electrovaporisation of the prostate and Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate?
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