There are many potential causes of BPH, but most experts agree that age and gender are the primary factors. A family history of BPH also increases your risk for an enlarged prostate. The healthcare ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am 71 and began having urinary issues due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) many years ago. I took alpha blockers (Flomax, double Flomax and tadalifil), which didn't provide any ...

An enlarged prostate—also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)—is a natural sign of aging that affects half of all men over the age of 40. The good news is this condition does not increase your ...

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the leading cause of lower urinary tract symptoms among the aging male population. Epidemiological, pathophysiological and clinical studies indicate that many of ...

The excessive growth of prostate tissue and increased contractility that occurs in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) causes uncomfortable lower urinary tract symptoms. BPH arises because of subtle ...

The prostate gland is a small but essential male organ that surrounds the urethra and contributes to the production of seminal fluid. In healthy men around the age of 40, it typically measures about 2 ...

A trial of a permanent prostatic urethral stent for treatment of BPH demonstrated early success. A novel prostatic urethral stent can reduce lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men with benign ...