(enlarged prostate (bph)) The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system. It lies just below the bladder. It makes fluid that is part of semen. An enlarged prostate is when your prostate gland becomes larger than normal. It's also called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH for short. Benign means not cancer. And hyperplasia means too much cell growth. BPH isn't cancer and it doesn't increase your risk of getting prostate cancer. Usually, the prostate gland continues to grow during adult life. That's why BPH is the most common prostate condition in people over age 50. As the prostate gets bigger, it may press against the bladder and pinch the urethra. This can slow or block the flow of urine out of your bladder. Over time, the bladder muscle may become weak from trying to pass urine through a narrow urethra. When this happens, your bladder may not empty completely when you urinate. A narrowed urethra and weak bladder cause many of the urinary problems you may have with BPH. Researchers aren't sure why the prostate keeps growing. Some researchers think changes in hormones with aging may cause the prostate to get bigger. You're more likely to develop BPH if you: Are age 40 or older. The chance of getting BPH increases as you get older.; Have family members who have had BPH.; Have certain health conditions such as: Obesity.; Heart disease and problems with blood circulation.; Type 2 diabetes.; Erectile dysfunction.; Don't get enough physical activity. Symptoms of BPH include: Having a frequent or urgent need to urinate; Waking up many times to urinate; Having problems with urine flow, such as: Trouble starting to urinate; A stream that's weak, slow, or stops and starts; Dribbling after urination; Urinary incontinence; Feeling that you can't completely empty your bladder.; Pain after ejaculation or during urination; Urine with an unusual color or smell. It's important to see your health care provider if you have any of these symptoms because they could be from a more serious health problem. You should get medical help right away if you: Can't urinate at all; Have fever and chills with urination that's painful, frequent, and urgent; Have blood in your urine; Have pain in your lower abdomen (belly) and urinary tract. For most people, BPH doesn't cause other problems. But BPH increases your chance of developing serious conditions, including: Acute urinary retention. With this condition, you suddenly can't urinate at all. This a medical emergency. Acute urinary retention is common in older males and the chance of having it increases with age. It may be triggered by: Taking certain over-the-counter cold or allergy medicines; Drinking alcohol; Cold temperatures; Not moving enough over a long period of time.; Urinary tract infections (UTIs); Bladder damage and bladder stones; Kidney damage. To find out if you have BPH, your provider will: Ask about your medical history. Be sure to tell your provider about all the medicines you take, because certain medicines can make BPH symptoms worse.; Ask about your family health history.; Examine you. The exam may include a...

(benign prostate hyperplasia) Enlargement or overgrowth of the prostate gland as a result of an increase in the number of its constituent cells.

A benign (noncancerous) condition in which an overgrowth of prostate tissue pushes against the urethra and the bladder, blocking the flow of urine.

A disease caused by hyperplastic process of non-transformed prostatic cells.

A noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that obstructs the flow of urine. Often called BPH.

A non-cancerous nodular enlargement of the prostate gland. It is characterized by the presence of epithelial cell nodules, and stromal nodules containing fibrous and smooth muscle elements. It is the most common urologic disorder in men, causing blockage of urine flow.

The presence of non-malignant hyperplasia of the prostate.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is nonmalignant adenomatous overgrowth of the periurethral prostate gland. Symptoms are those of bladder outlet obstruction--weak stream, hesitancy, urinary frequency, urgency, nocturia, incomplete emptying, terminal dribbling, overflow or urge incontinence, and complete urinary retention. Diagnosis is...

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - also called prostate gland enlargement - is a common condition as men get older. An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It can also cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems.

Lower urinary tract symptoms consequent upon bladder outlet obstruction due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as benign prostatic enlargement (BPE), are predominantly due to 2 components: a static component related to an increase in benign prostatic tissue narrowing the urethral lumen and a dynamic component related to an...