Condition characterized by growth of a benign tumor inside the prostate, often resulting in voiding difficulties. Also known as benign prostate hypertrophy.

A noncancerous enlargement of the prostate, common among older men; also called "enlarged prostate."

Enlargement of the prostate gland. Symptoms of urination problems. Noncancerous. Symptoms can mirror those of prostate cancer.

An increase in the size of the prostate gland due to an increase in the number of gland cells and certain other cell types in the prostate gland. It is noncancerous.

(BPH). Noncancerous growth of stromal and epithelial tissues in the adult prostate, resulting in gland enlargement.

Enlargement of the prostate with no cancer

Gradual enlargement of the prostate. It occurs in approximately half of all men over the age of fifty and three quarters of men over seventy years of age - a total of about 10 million American men. BPH is largely attributable to hormonal changes associated with aging. See: Saw Palmetto; Prostate Care

benign enlargement of the prostate resulting in difficulty with urination and bladder control.

enlarged prostate; appears to be part of the natural aging process

Non-cancerous condition of the prostate that results in the growth of glandular and supporting connective tumorous tissue, enlarging the prostate and obstructing urination. See benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostatitis.

excessive growth of the prostate gland that is nonmalignant, resulting in constriction of the urethra. Symptoms include nocturia, urinary retention, and a frequent need to void. Also called benign prostatic hypertrophy, it is abbreviated BPH.

non-cancerous overgrowth or enlargement of the prostate gland due to an increase in the number of its constituent cells

Enlargement of the prostate that causes urinary difficulties.

A noncancerous condition in which the prostate gets bigger and blocks the urethra, causing difficulty in urination or impairing sexual functioning.

Hypertrophy, enlargement of the prostate, which commonly affects men over 50, and is characterized by a weak urine stream, frequent urination (day and night), leaking and incomplete evacuation of urine that can lead to a total obstruction of the bladder. To know more Back

A common disorder of men over the age of 50 characterized by enlargement of the prostate which may press against the urethra and interfere with the flow of urine causing overflow incontinence. BPH is the most common cause of such anatomic obstruction in elderly men.

non-cancerous swelling of the male prostate gland

Commonly called enlarged prostate. Literally means non-cancerous growth of the cells of the prostate gland.

Noncancerous enlargement of the prostate that may cause difficulty in urination.

(BPH): a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate caused by an overgrowth of the cells.

Non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland. It often produces symptoms of slow or blocked urine flow.

is the medical term for enlarged prostate. It is the most frequent urologic disorder in men over age 50. The condition is not malignant or inflammatory but is usually progressive and may lead to obstruction of the urethra and uncomfortable lower urinary tract symptoms.

is a growth of the prostate gland that might make it difficult for men to urinate. It is not cancer, but a doctor should check male patients that have difficulty urinating. It might happen to men after the age of 40. Nearly 80% of all men have prostatic hyperplasia at the age of 80.

A condition in which the prostate becomes enlarged as part of the aging process.

an enlargement of the prostate caused by disease or inflammation. It is not cancer, but its symptoms are similar to those of prostate cancer.

(be-nine pros-tah-tick hy-per-PLAY-zuh) : non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that may cause problems with urination such as trouble starting and stopping the flow. Also referred to as BPH.

noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.

A condition that causes an enlarged prostate, which may interfere with urination and sexual activity. As men age, the incidence of BPH rises.

(...prah-STA-tik hy-per-PLAY-zhuh) BPH. A benign (noncancerous) condition in which an overgrowth of prostate tissue pushes against the urethra and the bladder, blocking the flow of urine. Also called benign prostatic hypertrophy.

Abnormal growth of the prostate not due to cancer or infection

also known as benign (noncancerous) enlargement of the prostate. Almost all men with normal hormonal function (those who produce the male hormone testosterone) will develop some enlargement of the prostate as they age.

Enlargement of the prostate. BPH is not cancer, but it can cause some of the same symptoms.

Also known as BPH. An enlarged prostate not caused by cancer. BPH can cause problems with urination because the prostate squeezes the urethra at the opening of the bladder.

A non-malignant growth of the prostate which is more common in older men, characterized by difficulty with urinating or, slow to start, a weak stream, dribbling after urinating and nocturia (night-time urination).

(hye-per-PLAY-zha): A benign (noncancerous) condition in which an overgrowth of prostate tissue pushes against the urethra and the bladder, blocking the flow of urine. Also called benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH.

see BPH.

A non-cancerous condition in which an overgrowth of prostate tissue may push against the urethra and the bladder, blocking the flow of urine.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is non-cancerous enlargement of the prostrate gland. The prostate gland swells, which reduces the urine flow and prevents the bladder from emptying.

A nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate.

An enlarged prostate gland common in older men.

Enlargement of the prostate which is not cancerous and often results in difficulty with urination. The incidence correlates with age.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) also known as Benign prostatic hypertrophy or Benign enlargement of the prostate (BEP) refers to the increase in size of the prostate in middle-aged and elderly men. To be accurate, the process is one of hyperplasia rather than hypertrophy, but the nomenclature is often interchangeable, even amongst urologists. In BPH, the prostate grows larger and presses against the urethra and bladder, interfering with the normal flow of urine.