Enlarged Prostate – Knee and Vein Vascular

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is a common noncancerous increase in prostate size causing obstruction of urine which affects 50% of men over 60 and 80% of men over 70. BPH commonly leads to urinary problems known as lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).

An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It can also cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems.

Contact AVC to see if a non-surgical procedure may be right to treat your fibroids.

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Uterine Fibroid Overview

Uterine fibroids are considered “benign” because they are not as-sociated with any increased risk of uterine cancer. But that does not mean that fibroids do not cause moderate to severe symptoms.

Fibroids are muscular tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus during a woman’s childbearing years. Also called leiomyomas or just myomas, fibroids can grow as single tumors, or in groups of them. They range in size from the size of a pencil eraser to bulky masses that can distort and enlarge the uterus. In unusual cases they can become very large, the size of a grapefruit, or even a small watermelon. Fibroid tumors are NOT cancerous. Uterine fibroids are not associated with an increased risk of uterine cancer and do not turn into cancer. There is a malignant form of a fibroid, called a leiomyosarcoma, which is fortunately rare. Leiomyosarcomas are fast growing and have MRI characteristics that are different from benign fibroids.

In terms of “who gets fibroids,” the answer is “most women. ”It has been estimated that as many as 50–70% of Caucasian women and 80% of African-American women develop fibroids by the age of 50. That said, there are factors that can increase your risk of developing fibroids:

Age: Fibroids become more common as you age, especially during your 30s and 40s. After menopause, fibroids can slowly shrink.
Family history: If you have a family member who has fibroids, your risk is higher. For example, if your mother had fibroids, your risk of developing them yourself is about three times higher than average. Ethnicity. African-American women are more likely to develop fibroids than Caucasian women, and are more likely to develop fibroids at younger ages.
Identical twins: are more likely to develop fibroids than non- identical twins.
Identical twins: are more likely to develop fibroids than non- identical twins.
Identical twins: Environmental factors. Onset of menstruation at an early age, use of birth control, having a vitamin D deficiency, having a diet high in red meat and low in vegetables, and drinking alcohol all appear to increase your risk of developing fibroids.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

The prostate is a walnut sized gland located between the bladder and the penis. The main function of the prostate is to make a fluid that goes into semen. Prostate fluid is essential for a man’s fertility. The gland surrounds the urethra at the neck of the bladder.

The urethra, a channel bringing urine from the bladder to the penis, can become blocked as the prostate enlarges and leads to LUTS. Some symptoms of LUTS include increased frequency and/or incomplete urination, night-time urination, weak urinary stream and feeling an urgent need to urinate. Having BPH does not increase your risk for prostate cancer.

The cause of benign prostatic hyperplasia is not well understood; however, it occurs mainly in older men. Benign prostatic hyperplasia does not develop in men whose testicles were removed before puberty. For this reason, some researchers believe factors related to aging and the testicles may cause benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Throughout their lives, men produce testosterone, a male hormone, and small amounts of estrogen, a female hormone. As men age, the amount of active testosterone in their blood decreases, which leaves a higher proportion of estrogen. Scientific studies have suggested that benign prostatic hyperplasia may occur because the higher proportion of estrogen within the prostate increases the activity of substances that promote prostate cell growth.

The Outpatient Difference

When you get treatment at one of AVC’s outpatient labs, you will receive the highest level of exceptional care.

cutting edge non-surgical procedure
solves urination problems
reduced pain & fast recovery
safe with low rate of side effects
erectile & sexual functions are maintained
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Uterine Fibroid Overview

Uterine fibroids are considered “benign” because they are not as-sociated with any increased risk of uterine cancer. But that does not mean that fibroids do not cause moderate to severe symptoms.

Age: Fibroids become more common as you age, especially during your 30s and 40s. After menopause, fibroids can slowly shrink.
Family history: If you have a family member who has fibroids, your risk is higher. For example, if your mother had fibroids, your risk of developing them yourself is about three times higher than average. Ethnicity. African-American women are more likely to develop fibroids than Caucasian women, and are more likely to develop fibroids at younger ages.
Identical twins: are more likely to develop fibroids than non- identical twins.
Identical twins: are more likely to develop fibroids than non- identical twins.
Identical twins: Environmental factors. Onset of menstruation at an early age, use of birth control, having a vitamin D deficiency, having a diet high in red meat and low in vegetables, and drinking alcohol all appear to increase your risk of developing fibroids.

FAQS

UTERINE FIBROIDS ARE ONE OF THE MOST COMMON ISSUES WOMEN FACE IN THEIR HEALTH.

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumor of the uterus and can cause symptoms such as heavy bleeding, pelvic pain or pressure, painful sex, constipation, and urinary frequency. Despite being the most common gynecological condition, there is a lack of awareness and prioritization about uterine fibroids as an important health issue.

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