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  • 1Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. jacobsen@mayo.edu

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This review examines benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) risk factors, including hormones, comorbidities, and lifestyle. Current research offers limited insight, highlighting the need for rigorous studies on BPH causes and interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Andrology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition in aging men.
  • Understanding BPH risk factors is crucial for prevention and management.
  • Previous studies have yielded modest insights into BPH etiology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent findings on risk factors for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
  • To evaluate the influence of hormonal factors, growth factors, comorbidities, lifestyle, diet, and exercise on BPH.
  • To address methodological issues in BPH research.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of recent literature on BPH risk factors.
  • Analysis of population-based studies and their limitations.
  • Evaluation of data on hormonal, comorbid, and lifestyle influences.

Main Results:

  • Associations between circulating steroid hormones and growth factors with BPH remain unclear.
  • A consistent association exists between sexual function and BPH, though causality is uncertain.
  • Limited data are available on modifiable lifestyle factors, such as diet and exercise.

Conclusions:

  • Current understanding of BPH risk factors is limited by study methodologies.
  • Further research with rigorous methods is needed to clarify BPH etiology.
  • Investigating lifestyle interventions for BPH prevention and management is warranted.