BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA (BPH)

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, commonly seen in men as they age. The prostate surrounds the urethra, and when it enlarges, it can interfere with normal urine flow.

🔹 BPH is not prostate cancer.
🔹 It is a common condition—over 50% of men over age 50 are affected.

Symptoms of BPH

Men with BPH may experience Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) such as:

• Frequent urination, especially at night (nocturia)

• Weak or interrupted urine stream

• Urgency to urinate

• Difficulty starting urination

• Incomplete bladder emptying

• Dribbling at the end of urination

What Causes BPH?

The exact cause isn’t fully understood, but contributing factors include:

• Aging: Hormonal changes with age stimulate prostate growth.

• Family history: Genetic predisposition can play a role.

• Lifestyle factors: Obesity, sedentary behavior, and diet may contribute.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis begins with a thorough medical history and physical examination. Common diagnostic tools include:

• Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)

• Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test

• Urinalysis

• Bladder scan or ultrasound

• Uroflowmetry or pressure flow studies

Treatment Options

Treatment depends on symptom severity and patient preference. Options include:

🟢 Lifestyle Modifications

• Reduce caffeine and alcohol

• Timed voiding

• Avoid fluids before bedtime

💊 Medications

• Alpha-blockers (e.g., tamsulosin) to relax prostate muscles

• 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors (e.g., finasteride) to shrink the prostate

• Combination therapy

 Surgical Options

• TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate) – 

• Laser therapies (GreenLight Visual Ablation of Prostate (VLAP))

• Simple Millins Retropubic Prostatectomy or robotic prostatectomy (for very large prostates)

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