BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that commonly occurs as men age. The enlarged prostate can press against the urethra, causing urinary symptoms.
- Frequent urination, especially at night (nocturia)
- Weak or interrupted urine stream
- Difficulty starting urination (hesitancy)
- Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
- Urgency — sudden strong urge to urinate
- Dribbling after urination
- Urinary retention (inability to urinate)
- Age-related hormonal changes (DHT accumulation)
- Natural prostate growth with aging
- Family history / genetics
- Obesity and metabolic syndrome
- Lack of physical activity
- High-fat diet
- Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)
- PSA blood test
- Urinalysis
- Uroflowmetry (urine flow test)
- Post-void residual measurement
- Prostate ultrasound (TRUS)
- Cystoscopy (if needed)
- Watchful waiting (mild symptoms)
- Alpha-blockers (Tamsulosin, Alfuzosin)
- 5-ARI medications (Finasteride, Dutasteride)
- Combination therapy
- UroLift procedure
- Rezum (water vapor therapy)
- TURP surgery (gold standard)
- Laser surgery (HoLEP, GreenLight)
- Reduce caffeine and alcohol intake
- Limit fluids before bedtime
- Timed voiding schedule
- Pelvic floor exercises (Kegels)
- Maintain healthy weight
- Regular exercise
- Avoid decongestants and antihistamines
Understanding the Prostate Gland
A clear guide to what the prostate is, where it sits, and why it matters for your health.
The Prostate and Urinary Function
How the prostate affects urination and what changes mean for your health.
Prostate Health Through the Decades
What to expect from your prostate at every stage of life and how to stay ahead.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Explained
What BPH is, why it happens, and how it differs from prostate cancer.
Living with an Enlarged Prostate
Practical tips and lifestyle changes that ease daily urinary symptoms.
BPH Treatment Options Compared
From watchful waiting to surgery, a clear look at how BPH is treated.