Enlarged Prostate, known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH

About Enlarged Prostate, also known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH

Enlarged Prostate Symptoms and Treatment Options

The prostate gland, located just below the bladder, is about the size and shape of a walnut. Its primary function is to produce semen, the fluid that carries sperm. The prostate surrounds a portion of the urethra - the tube that carries urine from the bladder.

Enlarged prostate, also known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), is a non-cancerous condition in which the prostate cells begin to increase in number. This growth, a normal part of the aging process, causes the gland to compress the urethra making urination difficult or painful. Although it is not known exactly what causes an enlarged prostate, it is a common condition generally affecting men over age 60. In fact, by age 80, 90% of men have an enlarged prostate.¹

If you suffer from BPH, you know just how dramatically it can affect your quality of life. You may be waking up several times during the night to urinate. During the day, you’re probably always on the lookout for the nearest restroom.

Check out the common BPH symptoms below.

BPH Symptoms & BPH Treatment -Enlarged Prostate Symptoms & Enlarged Prostate Treatment

There are a number of treatment options to consider for BPH based on an individual’s medical history, the severity of symptoms and how much the condition is affecting his lifestyle. Each option carries its own risk and should be discussed with a urologist. The four most common treatment options for enlarged prostate are watchful waiting, medication, minimally invasive treatments and surgery.

Fortunately, there are simple and safe solutions to this common condition.

This site will help you learn more about enlarged prostate and the enlarged prostate treatment options available, including Cooled ThermoTherapy™ and Prostiva RF Therapy. These innovative BPH treatments relieve enlarged prostate symptoms in a single, non-surgical procedure. Find out if either therapy is right for you.