Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlarged prostate gland affecting more than half of men in their sixties and up to 90% of men in their seventies and eighties. Homeopathic treatment addresses the hormonal imbalances that drive prostate enlargement, helping manage symptoms safely without surgery. Book a consultation with Dr. Chhavi Bansal today.
What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) refers to a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. The prostate surrounds the urethra, the tube through which urine exits the bladder. As the prostate grows larger, it can squeeze or partly block the urethra, causing a range of urinary problems.
BPH is not cancer and does not increase the risk of prostate cancer. It occurs in almost all men as they age. Symptoms are rare before the age of 40 but become increasingly common with each decade: more than half of men in their sixties are affected, rising to as many as 90% in their seventies and eighties.
While BPH is very common, it is not something men simply have to live with. With the right treatment, symptoms can be well managed and quality of life restored.
What Causes BPH?
The exact cause of prostate enlargement is not fully understood, but most research points to hormonal changes that occur naturally as men age. The balance between testosterone and oestrogen in the body shifts over time, and this hormonal change is believed to stimulate prostate tissue growth.
- Age-related hormonal shifts: declining testosterone relative to oestrogen is the primary driver of prostate growth over time
- Lifestyle factors: sedentary habits, poor diet and chronic stress can worsen the hormonal environment that promotes BPH
- Family history: BPH tends to run in families, suggesting a genetic component
- Metabolic factors: obesity and insulin resistance are associated with higher rates of BPH and more severe symptoms
Symptoms of BPH
BPH affects urination in several ways. Symptoms can range from mildly inconvenient to significantly disruptive to daily life and sleep:
If BPH is Left Untreated
- Urinary retention: the bladder becomes blocked, making urination impossible or extremely difficult
- Bladder infections: backed-up urine creates conditions for recurrent infection
- Bladder stones: minerals in retained urine can crystallise over time
- Kidney damage: in severe cases, prolonged obstruction can affect kidney function
- Sleep disruption and fatigue from repeated nighttime urination
Approximately one third of men with enlarged prostates progressively worsen over time. Early treatment significantly reduces the risk of these complications.
How Homeopathy Treats BPH
Homeopathy offers a safe, holistic approach to managing BPH. Rather than simply reducing urine urgency or flow resistance, homeopathic treatment works on the underlying hormonal and constitutional factors that are driving the prostate enlargement.
- Addresses the hormonal imbalances associated with age-related prostate growth
- Reduces inflammation in the prostate gland naturally
- Improves urinary flow and reduces hesitancy, dribbling and straining
- Reduces frequency and urgency, including nighttime urination
- Supports the bladder's ability to empty fully
- Addresses associated factors like stress, sleep and metabolic health
The treatment is fully personalised. Dr. Chhavi takes a detailed case history covering your complete symptom picture, health history, lifestyle, sleep, stress and emotional wellbeing before recommending a course of treatment.
Dr. Chhavi's Approach to BPH
In her consultations for BPH, Dr. Chhavi looks beyond the prostate itself. She evaluates the whole person: the hormonal picture, lifestyle factors, metabolic health and the emotional dimension of ageing and health anxiety that often accompanies a diagnosis like this.
Her approach combines constitutional homeopathic treatment with practical guidance on diet, activity and stress management, all of which directly influence the hormonal environment in which BPH develops and progresses.
Many patients who come to HomeoSure for BPH have already been offered long-term medication or a surgical discussion. For those with moderate symptoms and no acute urinary retention, homeopathic treatment often provides meaningful relief and slows progression without the risks or side effects of conventional interventions.