The emotional signs of BPH
Enlarged prostate (BPH)
can have a profound, negative impact on a man’s life and make it difficult
to carry out work or daily activities. So it is not surprising that BPH is also
associated with depression and anxiety.
Depression affects us in many ways, from loss of appetite to insomnia, and lack
of concentration. Depressed people also can feel extremely sad, helpless and without
energy.
Anxiety is a state of nervous agitation and fear. Anxious people live in states
of uncertainty and worry. Both depression and anxiety affect our ability to function
physically, including sexually.
Research shows that men who receive treatment for bothersome urinary tract symptoms
experience improvements in anxiety and depression.1
The choice of a treatment for BPH should include consideration of how BPH has impacted
a man emotionally. The more severe the emotional impact, the greater the need may
be for one of the more effective therapies such as
office-based minimally invasive treatments (MITs), laser surgery, or traditional
surgery.
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Disclaimer: This material is provided for information purposes only and is not a substitute for a consultation. You should talk with a urologist regarding your specific symptoms or medical condition.
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