The prostate is a male gland. It surrounds the urethra (urinary channel) that connects to the bladder. During a male’s fertile years, the prostate gland makes fluid that comes out during ejaculation.

For many men, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a normal part of growing older. Prostate enlargement is so common that about half of men have it by age 60, according to the National Institute of ...

An enlarged prostate is a condition that most commonly affects men over 50, but it can begin once you reach your 30s. This condition, often called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH, is non-cancerous ...

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition that affects the prostate gland, which is part of a man’s reproductive system. BPH can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, like a frequent or urgent ...

The medication vibegron led to improvements in symptoms of overactive bladder and overall quality of life in men undergoing treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, according to findings from a ...

Radiosurgery-Renal-Tumors Symptom improvement was greater in patients receiving tamsulosin plus darifenacin compared with tamsulosin monotherapy. For select patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia ...

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 ...

OAB is commonly treated with a class of medicines called anticholinergics or antimuscarinics. These medicines block chemicals in your body that help the bladder to squeeze. By blocking these chemicals ...

Approximately half of all men with BPH experience symptoms. The condition can cause serious complications, including renal failure. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) affects more than 50 percent of ...

Your urologist will use several tests to determine how severe your BPH is and whether it affects your bladder health. They may recommend watchful waiting if your BPH is mild. Watchful waiting means ...