Can tamsulosin make BPH worse? Separating Fact from Misconception
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) affects approximately 50% of men in their 60s and can cause frustrating urinary symptoms. While medications like tamsulosin are a primary treatment, some men worry about the possibility that tamsulosin can make BPH worse. The truth is more nuanced, rooted in understanding the difference between symptomatic relief and disease progression.
