Apart from the alpha 1-blockers mentioned in yesterday’s blog, finasteride and dutasterdide lower levels of hormones produced by the prostate, reduce the size of the prostate gland, increase urine flow rate and decrease sypmtoms of BPH.

Also antibiotics are available to treat an inflammed prostate.

Apart from prescription drugs , the herb saw palmetto has been tried to treat BPH and in more severe cases even surgery had to be considered in order to treat prostate issues.