20% of men above 40 years suffer prostate –Expert

By Doris Obinna

An expert has said that prostate is a major contributor to Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) in aging men, with a prevalence of 20 per cent in men over 40-year-old.

Speaking at the 97th Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) conference in Uyo, Cross River State, Prof Ikenna Nnabugwu, highlighted that prostate is a major contributor to Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) in aging men, with a prevalence of LUTS/BPH reaching approximately 20 per cent in men over 40 years old.

Meanwhile, Pharmacy Plus, recently launched Duostam, an advanced treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH); also known as prostate enlargement.

Its Managing Director, Chukwuemeka Obi, stated that as a research-driven pharmaceutical company, they are committed to providing effective treatment options for patients: “Duostam is safe for use, with clinical studies confirming its efficacy when used as prescribed.”

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