More than half of men over 50 have initial signs of benign prostatic hyperplasia, a benign growth of prostate tissue that causes the prostate gland to compress the urethra that passes through it, causing urination problems and problems with erectile function (difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection, problems with ejaculation, or her absence). The proportion of men over 65 years of age with signs of BPH is already 80%. The disease significantly reduces the quality of life of a man, has a serious negative impact on his self-esteem and relationships with the opposite sex. Without treatment, complications such as the addition of inflammation (acute prostatitis), the formation of diverticula (protrusions of the bladder wall), and acute urinary retention are possible. The most formidable complication is malignancy of hyperplasia.
The main reason for the development of BPH is a change in the hormonal level of a man - a decrease in testosterone levels with age.
It is noteworthy that not in all cases of the disease there is a need for surgical treatment. BPH of the first and second stages is more appropriate to treat with medication, for which drugs from the groups of alpha-1-blockers and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are mainly used. However, with these drugs, it makes sense to use phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, since they have the ability to activate blood circulation in the pelvic organs, and by expanding the arteries in the cavernous bodies of the penis, they can improve the patient's sexual life.
Of all the PDE-5 inhibitors, urologists use Tadalafil for the simultaneous treatment of erectile dysfunction and BPH. It is the only PDE-5 inhibitor that can be taken on a daily basis. In addition to restoring erectile function, Tadalafil reduces the symptoms of the lower urinary tract by relaxing the smooth muscles of this area.
In combination with other drugs used in the treatment of BPH, as well as alone, Tadalafil is prescribed at a dosage of 5 mg. This is the minimum dosage of the drug, which is produced by the manufacturer of branded Cialis - Eli Lilly. However, there are a number of advantages of taking not the original medicine, but generic Cialis.
First of all, it is a lower cost. Cialis, when used to treat erectile dysfunction in BPH, must be taken for a long time, so taking the original medicine is a considerable financial load. In this regard, it is reasonable that since generics have become available on the pharmaceutical market, more and more men prefer them. In addition, Cialis generics attract consumers not only with a low price, but also often with less pronounced side effects. This is especially important when taking medication on an ongoing basis. Generic manufacturers are striving to improve the ways in which the active substance is purified so that the body of men tolerates the drug as well as possible. Finally, a significant advantage of generics over branded drugs is convenient packaging. Original Cialis comes in four pills per blister, one blister per carton, while cheap Cialis generics that you can buy online are often offered 30 pcs or more per pack. No towers of almost empty cardboard boxes!
