Selecteer een taal Japans Spaans Mogelijk gemaakt door MORE ABOUT PRACTICE REZŪM WATER VAPOR THERAPY GREENLIGHT LASER THERAPY BPH (Enlarged Prostate) Specialist Advanced Urology Medical Offices Our Services BPH (Enlarged Prostate) Tweet Advanced Urology Medical Offices Urologists located in Westchester, Los Angeles, CA & Redondo Beach, CA REQUEST APPT BPH (Enlarged Prostate) Q & A What Is BPH? Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition in which a man’s prostate becomes enlarged and obstructs the flow of urine, causing irritative symptoms. BPH is extremely common with roughly half of the entire male population experiencing symptoms by 60 years of age.1It’s nothing to worry about until it impacts your sleep, work, sex life and ability to urinate freely. So, what causes BPH? What are the symptoms? What can you do? Causes What causes BPH? It’s not exactly clear. But you’re not alone, BPH impacts 90% of men by the age 85.1 As the prostate enlarges, pressure can be put on the urethra, causing irritative symptoms. Symptoms What are the symptoms? Waking up several times a night to urinate Weak, interrupted urine stream Hard time starting and stopping Feeling a sudden urge to urinate Not sure your bladder is empty Dribbling at the end of your stream Painful or burning urination Inability to go when you feel the need Lack of control over urination Take the BPH Quiz to gauge your symptoms. Treatment Options What are the treatment options? Treatment options range from noninvasive behavior modification and watchful waiting to medications, minimally invasive procedures and surgery. Which is best for you? It all depends on the amount of discomfort you’re in, your age, health, the size of your prostate and your post-procedure expectations. Impact How does BPH affect your life? BPH may not be life threatening, but it can take its toll on a man’s health and quality of life. Chronic exhaustion from waking up at night to go. Embarrassing delays at public urinals. The anxiety of talking about BPH. It all adds up. REQUEST APPT WHAT WE OFFER Services Robotic Surgery more info Erectile Dysfunction more info Vasectomy more info Kidney Stones more info Incontinence more info Testosterone more info Chronic UTI & Bladder Pain more info BPH (Enlarged Prostate) more info Penile Prosthesis Implant more info UroLift more info GreenLight Laser Therapy more info Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy more info Vaginal Revitalization more info Urologic Cancer more info Female Urology more info PSA more info Peyronie's Disease more info Prostate Health more info Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Accessibility Notice Contact Us Advanced Urology Medical Offices, Los Angeles, CA Phone (appointments): 310-670-9119 Phone (general inquiries): 310-670-9119 Address: 8540 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 911, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Advanced Urology Medical Offices, Redondo Beach, CA Phone (appointments): 310-670-9119 Phone (general inquiries): 310-670-9119 Address: 510 N Prospect Ave, Suite 115, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Advanced Urology Medical Offices, Culver City, CA Phone (appointments): 310-670-9119 Phone (general inquiries): 310-670-9119 Address: 9808 Venice Blvd, Suite 602, Culver City, CA 90232 Advanced Urology Medical Offices, San Pedro, CA Phone (appointments): 310-670-9119 Phone (general inquiries): 310 670 9119 Address: 1360 W. 6th Street, Suite 125, San Pedro, CA 90732 5/5 (7 reviews)