5-ARI: 5-Alpha-reductase inhibitor; BPH: Benign prostatic hyperplasia; ED: Erectile dysfunction; IFIS: Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome; IPSS: International Prostate Symptom Score; LUTS: Lower urinary tract symptoms.

The goal of BPH treatment is to ease urination issues, halt disease progression, and improve the quality of life.1 These factors underscore the need for practical algorithms to diagnose and treat BPH effectively.

The goal of BPH treatment is to ease urination issues, halt disease progression, and improve the quality of life.¹ These factors underscore the need for practical algorithms to diagnose and treat BPH effectively.

An Indian consensus group proposed a clinical algorithm that provides a comprehensive approach, from watchful waiting to medical treatments with alpha-blockers and/or 5-ARIs. This algorithm takes into account the various patient profiles, including sexually active males, those with erectile dysfunction, and individuals with cardiac comorbidities, ensuring the selection of appropriate drugs tailored to each patient's specific needs.²

Proposed medical management algorithm for BPH

To summarize, personalizing BPH therapy based on factors like age, comorbidities, and symptom severity ensures optimized care. Carefully selecting the most suitable pharmacological approach for each patient can significantly enhance the patient’s overall quality of life

Abbreviations ▼

5-ARI: 5-Alpha-reductase inhibitor; BPH: Benign prostatic hyperplasia; ED: Erectile dysfunction; IFIS: Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome; IPSS: International Prostate Symptom Score; LUTS: Lower urinary tract symptoms.

References ▼

1. Gandhi J, Weissbart SJ, Smith NL, et al. The impact and management of sexual dysfunction secondary to pharmacological therapy of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Transl Androl Urol. 2017;6(2):295–304. 2. Reddy M, Sarkar K, Sabnis R, et al. Algorithmic approach to benign prostatic hyperplasia: An Indian perspective. J Assoc Physicians India. 2024;72(7):e1–e7.

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5-ARI: 5-Alpha-reductase inhibitor; BPH: Benign prostatic hyperplasia; ED: Erectile dysfunction; IFIS: Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome; IPSS: International Prostate Symptom Score; LUTS: Lower urinary tract symptoms.

The goal of BPH treatment is to ease urination issues, halt disease progression, and improve the quality of life.1 These factors underscore the need for practical algorithms to diagnose and treat BPH effectively.

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The goal of BPH treatment is to ease urination issues, halt disease progression, and improve the quality of life.¹ These factors underscore the need for practical algorithms to diagnose and treat BPH effectively.