Summary
An enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or benign prostatic enlargement, is a health issue that becomes more common with age.
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It is caused by an increase in the size of the prostate.
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The prostate goes through two main growth periods as a man ages.
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Symptoms of an enlarged prostate include a weak urine stream, frequent urination, and difficulty voiding the bladder.
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Treatment options for BPH range from medications to surgery.
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a health issue that becomes more common with age. It's also called an enlarged prostate. The prostate is a small gland that helps make semen. It's found just below the bladder. And it often gets bigger as you get older.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - Symptoms and causes
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An enlarged prostate is an increase in the size of the prostate. It isn’t caused by cancer. The medical term for an enlarged prostate is benign prostatic enlargement (BPE).
You might also hear it called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Enlarged prostate | Prostate Cancer UK
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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.
The prostate goes through two main growth periods as a man ages.
Prostate Enlargement (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) | NIDDK
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An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as a weak urine stream, urine stream that starts and stops, frequently getting up at night to urinate, and inability to void the bladder.
There are many different treatment options for BPH, ranging from behavior medications to surgery.
Treatment for enlarged prostate - Mayo Clinic Health System
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The prostate is a small gland, located in the pelvis, between the penis and bladder. If the prostate becomes enlarged , it can place pressure on the bladder and the urethra,…
Benign prostate enlargement - NHS
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