Medical and nonmedical therapies for benign prostatic hypertrophy

Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is a common disorder of elderly men, affecting about 80% of men by the age of 80. Until recently, therapeutic options were limited, and transurethral surgery was the most common remedy. In recent years, however, a number of alternatives to traditional surgery have evolved. This article reviews and evaluates current medical and nonmedical therapies for BPH.