Category Archives: BPH

What is BPH?

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH, is a condition in which the prostate enlarges as men get older.  BPH is a very common condition that affects over 40 million Americans and over 500 million aging men worldwide. Over 40% of men in their 50s and over 70% of men in their 60s have BPH1.  While BPH…
Read more

BPH Causes & Treatment

What is benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH? Benign prostatic hyperplasia––also called BPH––is a condition in men in which the prostate gland is enlarged and not cancerous. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is also called benign prostatic hypertrophy or benign prostatic obstruction. (more…)
Read more

BPH Treatment

Treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia BPH may include: lifestyle changes medications minimally invasive procedures surgery A health care provider treats benign prostatic hyperplasia based on the severity of symptoms, how much the symptoms affect a man’s daily life, and a man’s preferences. Men may not need treatment for a mildly enlarged prostate unless their symptoms…
Read more