BPH or Enlarged Prostate
For men, enlargement of the prostate is a natural part of getting older. Around the age of 40, many men experience a second period of prostate growth. A strong layer of tissue surrounding the prostate prevents it from expanding outward. BPH symptoms begin as the prostate compresses inward onto the
urethra, reducing or obstructing urine flow.
Because the prostate continues to grow during a man's lifetime:
- Men over age 50 have roughly a 50% chance of developing BPH or
enlarged prostate.
- By age 80, about 80% to 90% of men are diagnosed with BPH or enlarged prostate.
The good news is that BPH or enlarged prostate is a manageable condition. It is important to know that BPH or enlarged prostate is not cancerous and does not lead to cancer. However, it is possible for men to have both BPH or enlarged prostate and prostate cancer.
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