bph/luts; medical therapies/surgery

Pros & Cons of 10 Surgery Types for Enlarged Prostate (BPH) - Which is Best for you!?

Dr. Rena Malik, urologist and pelvic surgeon, provides an in-depth, evidence-based discussion on the wide range of surgical options for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate. The episode covers minimally invasive procedures like Rezum, Urolift, iTind, Optilume, and...
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- Jul 13, 2025
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- Forum: Prostate Related Issues
Enlarged Prostate Treatment

If you’re 50+, you might notice that it’s difficult to get anything out no matter how hard you try and when you do, you have a weak stream that dribbles even when you think you’re done. These are signs of an enlarged prostate, a common but treatable problem. Also known as benign prostatic...
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- Nov 27, 2024
- bph/luts; medical therapies/surgery
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Prostate Related Issues

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038