Proven First: Ageing
Second: Testosterone
Probable Genetic
Possible
- Western diet - Hypertension - Diabetes - Obesity -
Industrialized environment - Increased androgen receptors -
Oestrogen/testosterone imbalance
Any normal man will develop BPH if he lives long enough.
Time and male hormones (dihydrotestosterone and
testosterone) are the only proven risk factors for
developing BPH. Prostate cells are much more sensitive to
dihydrotestosterone than testosterone itself. An enzyme
specific to the prostate, 5-alpha reductase, converts
testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. Men who are castrated
in their youth, or who lack 5-alpha reductase, do not
develop BPH. Recent studies indicate a probable genetic
link for BPH. A male with a first degree relative who has
had surgery for BPH has a four times' increased lifetime
risk of needing prostate surgery himself. This genetic link
is especially strong for men under 60 years of age with
large prostates. Some studies indicate that male hormone
receptors (androgen receptors) may be increased in BPH
cells. The role of environmental factors such as diet,
obesity and an industrialized environment is not entirely
clear.
Interesting facts about prostate cancer
Here are some interesting facts concerning prostate cancer
and its treatment.
- One in 10 000 men under the age of 40 develop prostate
cancer, whereas one in eight men between the ages of 60 and
80 suffer from the disease. - For some reason not yet fully
understood, the rate of prostate cancer among black men is
higher than that of other race groups. A possibility exists
that higher levels of testosterone may be responsible. -
Many men die with prostate cancer, but not from it.
-Although it has not been proven conclusively, it is
thought that a diet high in fats could lead to increased
testosterone production. -Lack of exercise can lead to
general ill-health and makes someone more susceptible to
all sorts of diseases, prostate problems included. -A man
with three first degree relatives with prostate cancer has
a ten times increased risk of developing prostate cancer
himself. -The prostate needs time and male hormones to
develop cancer. Testosterone does not cause prostate
cancer, but is essential for prostate cancer to develop. -
Men whose mothers or sisters have developed breast cancer
are also at increased risk for prostate cancer. - Because
prostate cancer generally takes so long to develop, many
doctors opt for the so-called 'watchful waiting' as a
treatment option. - Besides castration at a young age,
which is obviously not a viable option, there is no certain
way of preventing prostate.
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