Risks of Watchful Waiting

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There are few risks with watchful waiting. There is not even an increased cancer risk. Forgoing treatment of BPH generally does not cause significant morbidities nor does it make the condition more difficult to treat if symptoms get worse. In fact, most treatments are more effective when the patient has more severe symptoms.

However, if you have a serious coexisting disease such as heart disease or if you are in frail health, then putting off treatment may make watchful waiting a risky option. If this is the case, discuss your options with your primary healthcare practitioner.