Prostate Health: Complete Guide to BPH, Prostatitis & Cancer
📚 All Prostate Health Topics
Prostate Basics
Anatomy, function, normal size, PSA test, DRE, and when to see a urologist. Essential foundation for understanding prostate health.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Enlarged prostate symptoms (IPSS), medications (alpha‑blockers, 5‑ARIs), minimally invasive treatments (Rezum, UroLift, TURP), and natural remedies.
Prostatitis (Inflammation & Infection)
Acute and chronic bacterial prostatitis, chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS), treatment with antibiotics and alpha‑blockers, and natural approaches.
Prostate Cancer – Screening & Diagnosis
PSA screening guidelines, MRI, biopsy, Gleason score, staging, genetic testing, and active surveillance.
Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
Radical prostatectomy (robotic, laparoscopic), radiation therapy, brachytherapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy.
Surgery Recovery & Side Effects
Erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, pelvic floor exercises, penile rehabilitation, and emotional support after prostate treatment.
Diet, Supplements & Prevention
Lycopene, selenium, green tea, vitamin D, exercise, weight management, and supplements (saw palmetto, beta‑sitosterol) for prostate health.
Advanced & Research Topics
PSMA PET scan, molecular subtypes, genetic syndromes, active surveillance protocols, AI in diagnosis – for clinicians and researchers.
🎯 Who Is This Guide For?
- Men over 40 – Learn about prostate health, when to start PSA screening, and how to recognise symptoms.
- Patients with BPH – Understand treatment options from lifestyle changes to minimally invasive procedures.
- Men with prostatitis – Get evidence‑based management for acute and chronic pelvic pain.
- Prostate cancer patients and families – Navigate screening, treatment decisions, and survivorship.
- Clinicians and medical students – Access advanced topics and the latest guidelines.
🩺 Why Trust This Resource?
- Medically reviewed by Dr. Surya Prakash B (MS, MCh – Urology).
- Evidence‑based – References to AUA, EAU, NCCN guidelines.
- Patient‑focused – Clear language with clinical depth.
- Completely free – No ads, no sponsored content.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes. Prostate health decisions should be made with a qualified urologist. At Vivekananda Hospital, we provide comprehensive prostate care – from screening to advanced treatment.