It can be considered as a simple measure of the prostate shape, and can be graded ingly: grade 1, ≤5 mm; grade 2, >5–10 mm; and grade 3, >10 mm [9]. IPP has 100% specificity and 100% positive predictive value in the diagnosis of clinical BPH [2].

Surgery is the only option, either sooner or later, but with Homeopathic Medicines we can arrest the progress of illness and also can provide some symptomatic relief in difficulty in voiding urine.

American Urological Association Symptom Index A score of 7 or less indicates mild BPH; a score of 8 to 19 indicates moderate BPH; a score of 20 to 35 indicates severe BPH. Adapted with permission from American Urological Association. Guideline on the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

A normal-sized prostate is around 25 grams — approximately the size of a walnut. However, an enlarged prostate may grow well over three times the normal size (over 80 grams).

A score of 7 or less indicates mild BPH; a score of 8 to 19 indicates moderate BPH; a score of 20 to 35 indicates severe BPH. Adapted with permission from American Urological Association. Guideline on the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

It can be considered as a simple measure of the prostate shape, and can be graded ingly: grade 1, ≤5 mm; grade 2, >5–10 mm; and grade 3, >10 mm [9]. IPP has 100% specificity and 100% positive predictive value in the diagnosis of clinical BPH [2].

The expected prostate volume in digital rectal Grade II (30-50 ml) showed an underestimation and overestimation by 4.76% and 7.94%, respectively. Similarly, Grade III (expected 50-85 ml) and IV (expected >85 ml) showed overestimation by 22.50% and 23.08% respectively.

What is Grade-2 BPH? Grade-2 benign prostate hyperplasia or BPH is a classification given to prostate enlargement causing moderate symptoms that may start affecting a patient's daily life. Grade-2 BPH can be treated through medications but in some cases, they may not be enough and you may require surgical intervention.

BPH was classified ing to the degree of IPP using grades 1 to 3. The staging of BPH was performed ing to the presence or absence of bothersome symptoms (QOL ≥3) and significant obstruction (PVR >100ml).