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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is when theprostate gland grows larger. It is a common condition in older men. Its cause is not known.BPH can cause problems with urination (peeing).BPH is not a serious condition in itself, although the symptoms can be bothersome. It is, however, important to have a doctor check you and rule out other, more serious, conditions that give rise to similar symptoms.
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Prostate gland
A male reproductive organ that surrounds parts of the bladder and urethra. It secretes a sperm-nourishing component of semen.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as prostatic hypertrophy, is an enlargement of theprostate gland. BPH can cause problems with urination (peeing). BPH happens to all men, to some degree, as they get older.
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Prostate gland
A male reproductive organ that surrounds parts of the bladder and urethra. It secretes a sperm-nourishing component of semen.
The cause of BPH is not