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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)/Enlarged Prostate
What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?
What are some of the symptoms of BPH?
How can I be screened for BPH?
What are my treatment options?
What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?
BPH is a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate that restricts the flow of urine from the bladder. BPH affects millions of men worldwide who are over 50.
What are some of the symptoms of BPH?
Some of the symptoms include:
- The need to urinate more often, especially at night
- Sudden sensation that you will wet yourself
- A sensation of incomplete emptying of the bladder
- Weak urine system
- Need to strain or push bladder when beginning to urinate
How can I be screened for BPH?
Your physician can easily screen for BPH by performing simple tests such as blood and urine tests, physical exams of your prostate, or ultrasound.
What are my treatment options?
Your treatment options for BPH include drug therapies, surgery or minimally invasive thermal therapies such as TUNA®, or Transurethral Needle Ablation.
