Condition
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Also known as: BPH, enlarged prostate, prostate enlargement
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that can affect urination. Management ranges from monitoring to medicines or procedures depending on symptoms.
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Overview
The prostate can enlarge over time and press on the urethra, changing urination. Symptoms vary widely and do not by themselves indicate cancer.
Symptoms
Symptoms may include a weaker stream, difficulty starting, frequency, urgency, waking to urinate, or a feeling of incomplete emptying.
How it is assessed
Assessment may include symptom questionnaires, a physical examination, urine tests, and sometimes additional tests. A PSA discussion may be part of evaluating the prostate.
Management options
Options range from monitoring and lifestyle measures to medicines or procedures, depending on symptom severity, complications, and preferences.
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Sources
Prostate Enlargement (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)(opens in a new tab)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases · Accessed Jul 18, 2026