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EP in American Men
Landmark Survey Results

Fact Sheet

"EP in American Men" is the largest and most comprehensive survey to date of public, patient and professional knowledge, attitudes and behavior regarding enlarged prostate (EP). This survey explored the frequency and severity of urinary symptoms among more than 1,000 American men aged 50 and older, 120 spouses of men with enlarged prostate, as well as 200 physicians (including 100 primary care doctors and 100 urologists).

Key Survey Results

Men lack knowledge and understanding about enlarged prostate:

  • Only 10% of undiagnosed men were very familiar with the signs and    symptoms of enlarged prostate.

  • Most men with enlarged prostate (63%) believe prostate problems are a    normal part of aging that cannot be helped.

  • More than half of men surveyed (56%) with the condition believe that    having enlarged prostate increases their risk for prostate cancer, when in    fact, enlarged prostate has not been found to increase the risk of prostate    cancer.


    • A case for improved communication between men and physicians:
  • Only a quarter of undiagnosed men recall their doctor ever discussing    enlarged prostate with them.

  • The vast majority of doctors surveyed said they normally tell newly    diagnosed patients with enlarged prostate that surgery may be needed,    but only about a one-third of newly diagnosed men recall having this    discussion.

  • Most doctors surveyed reported that they told their patients with an    enlarged prostate that medication can reduce the risk of surgery but only    a quarter of men surveyed recall discussing treatment options with their    doctor.


    • Enlarged prostate can affect a man’s lifestyle and relationships:
  • Data show show that moderate to severe urinary symptoms related to
       an enlarged prostate can affect a man’s daily activities and general well-    being.

  • Nearly half (46%) of men in their 50s with enlarged prostate who have    moderate to severe urinary symptoms feel that the condition has reduced    their quality of life.

  • 36% of spouses report that their husband’s condition caused a lack of    physical intimacy in their relationships.


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    The survey was conducted by Schulman, Ronca & Bucuvalas, Inc. (SRBI),
    a national public opinion research organization, with funding from GlaxoSmithKline, a research based pharmaceutical company.

    Additional details about the survey and findings are available at www.prostatecare.com.

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