If you’re an adult man, chances are that you’ll eventually have some form of problem with your prostate gland. More than half of men over age 60 have symptoms of an enlarged prostate. The Prostate is the source of most problems with the male genitourinary system. After age 40, the cells of the prostate gland begin to slowly but continuously multiply, leading to an increase in prostate size. This compresses the urethra that carries urine from the bladder through the prostate. As the urethra is compressed more and more, it causes various urinary problems due to inability of urine to freely flow through the prostate.

The common term for enlarged prostate is BPH, which stands for benign (non-cancerous) prostatic hyperplasia or hypertrophy. Hyperplasia means that the prostate cells are dividing too rapidly, increasing the total number of cells, and, therefore, the size of the organ itself. “Benign” means that it is non cancerous, and does not relate to the severity of the symptoms. BPH is unfortunately part of the aging process and for the moment, it cannot be prevented. The actual changes in the prostate may start as early as the 30s but take place very gradually, so that significant enlargement and symptoms usually do not appear until after age 50. Symptoms typically appear between ages 55–75. About 10% of all men eventually will require medical treatment for BPH, but as the symptoms become annoying, some natural alternatives exist to help relive early to moderate BPH.

Prostamed will be the first health solution Canadians will reach for early to to manage early identification of prostate issues.

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