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BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA: it is characterized by an increases of prostate volume due to swelling of cells (hypertrophy simple) or presence of one or more benign tumors called adenomas (adenomatous hypertrophy). It is typical of men aged over 60 years and it is favored by male sex hormones, especially testosterone. The increase in volume of the prostate causes a compression of the urethra with relative narrowing of the lumen and consequent difficulty in urinating. The urinary stream is therefore particularly weak and suffering patients should strive to deliver the urine. Particularly troublesome at night is the need to urinate frequently.
USEFUL PLANTS: Lycopene, Pygeum africanum (Pigeum), Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto), Urtica dioica (Nettle).