Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH, is a common condition where the prostate gland becomes enlarged as men age. While it isn’t cancer, an enlarged prostate can press against the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body) and cause bothersome urinary symptoms.

Common Symptoms of BPH

Men with BPH may notice:

• Difficulty starting urination

• Weak or interrupted urine stream

• Feeling like the bladder doesn’t fully empty

• Needing to urinate more often, especially at night

• Sudden, urgent need to urinate

These symptoms can affect daily life and sleep quality, but the good news is that BPH is very treatable.

Treatment Options

Treatment depends on how much the symptoms interfere with your life. Options include:

• Lifestyle changes: reducing evening fluids, limiting caffeine and alcohol

• Medications: to relax the prostate or shrink its size

• Minimally invasive procedures: such as UroLift, Rezūm, iTind™, Optilume®, or Aquablation.

• Surgery: for severe cases when other treatments don’t help