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Men ’ s Health : Natural health approaches for better prostate health
CHAPTER seven

Synergistic Effects of Astragalus and Soybean : Research On UMOOZE ® As an Add-On Therapy in Males with BPH

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ( BPH ) is a common condition in men that tends to increase with age . BPH can cause urinary tract symptoms that affect the quality of life caused by the growth of the prostate gland that occurs in most men after the age of forty . Incidence increases with age in almost all men by the time they reach their eighties . However , the condition does not require treatment unless the symptoms require treatment . Enlargement of the prostate is associated with smooth muscle hyperplasia and can lead to obstruction of the bladder making it difficult to urinate . The most common symptoms include urinary incontinence , hesitation , frequency , weak flow , decreased void volume , dysuria , nocturia , straining , prolonged flow and complete or partial urinary retention .
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