This education has been developed by Praxhub and the Interventional Radiology Society of Australasia (IRSA).

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About this education

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that affects men as they age. It is the most common urological condition in men over 50, with up to 80% of men experiencing symptoms by the age of 80. In Australia, around 1 in 5 men aged 50 and over have been diagnosed with BPH. The most common symptoms of BPH are difficulty urinating, a weak urine stream, and frequent urination, especially at night. There is no cure for BPH, but there are treatments available to help manage the symptoms.

Minimally invasive techniques are used to treat BPH when medications are not effective or when the patient prefers a less invasive option, yet awareness of these options may be mixed in general practice. GPs will be presented with a short overview on the established treatment options in addition to prostate artery embolization (PAE) which may be suitable for patients for whom other techniques are not appropriate. Within tertiary care, interventional radiologists are well positioned to offer these options to GPs and their patients.

The education provides the GP with an overview of when to consider minimally invasive treatment options, what these options are and how to access them. By increasing GP awareness of these treatment options, patients with BPH will have greater choice in how they wish to manage their condition.

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Demonstrate a framework for assessing menopausal symptom severity and for providing advice to women on options for optimal management.

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Describe minimally invasive treatment options for patients with severe Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia who are unsuitable for TURP.

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Summarise current evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of MHT and non-hormonal therapies for menopause symptoms.

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Outline a clinical approach to selection of patients who would be suitable for prostatic arterial emobolisation.

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Learning Outcomes

Dr Paul Grinzi

Education Steering Committee

This was an excellent outline of dyslipidaemia management by both presenters. The best on the subject that I have been to in the last 2 years. Clear, concise and useful.

Praxhub is an RACGP accredited provider under the RACGP CPD Program. 

Activity ID: 31337

Praxhub is a Certified Learning Provider under the CPD Home 2023-24 CPD Program.

This medical education activity has been approved for 1 CPD hour with: 

Activity ID: 604689

Activity ID: 703

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