BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)

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Three million-plus cases of BPH – a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland - are diagnosed per year in this country. If you are a man aged 50 years or older, you are at a higher risk of experiencing the symptoms of this uncomfortable condition, including difficulty in releasing urine and recurring urinary tract infections that require medical treatment. The GOOD news is:

  • BPH does NOT put you at an elevated risk for prostate cancer
  • Only a small percentage of men require medical treatment for BPH
  • Effective treatments are available

Common Symptoms

  • Trouble urinating
  • Difficulty emptying the bladder
  • Weak or stop-and-start urine stream
  • Blood in urine
  • Urinary tract infection
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