About: Adult Pediatric Urology

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…)

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…