Dr. Adam Gropper

If you have benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), you’re not alone—over 14 million Americans and 30 million men worldwide have symptoms of BPH. It affects upwards of 30% of men over 50 and 90% of men over 85. The good news is that, given the prevalence of BPH, we know quite a bit about it and […]

Benign prostatic hypertrophy, or BPH, affects nearly all men once they reach an advanced age. More than 50% of men in their 60’s and 80% of men aged 70-89 have BPH symptoms. Although there is scant clinical evidence for the effectiveness of naturopathic remedies, it’s worth exploring some alternatives that could bring relief. Do you

Benign prostatic hypertrophy, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH, is a condition that involves compression of the urethra and bladder base stemming from enlarged prostate tissue. The result is blocked or impaired urine flow, with typical symptoms such as frequent urination, difficulty starting urination, a weak urine stream, and incomplete bladder emptying. BPH

As men age, their reproductive systems go through changes and may develop certain conditions and illnesses of that system, including those involving the prostate. What Is the Prostate Gland? The prostate is part of the male reproductive system, including the seminal vesicles and testicles. About walnut size, the prostate is located in the pelvis and

Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) is a treatment for an enlarged prostate, or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), used to treat men in their 60s and 70s and some younger men, helping fix symptoms such as difficulty urinating. The technique of PAE shrinks the prostate by inserting tiny spheres of a material called tri-acryl gelatin into the