Prostate enlargement
What is the prostate?
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland in men. It is located just below the bladder, surrounding the urethra (the tube that carries urine and semen out of the body).
The prostate is part of the male reproductive system. Its function is to produce seminal fluid that nourishes and protects sperm. This fluid makes up the majority of semen.
What is prostate enlargement?
Prostate enlargement, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland that commonly occurs in men as they age. The prostate surrounds the urethra, so when it enlarges, it can press against the urethra and block urine flow.
Prostate enlargement is most common in men over 50 and in men who have a family history of prostate enlargement.
What are the symptoms of prostate enlargement?
Early prostate enlargement may have no symptoms. The following symptoms can develop over time.
Poor urine stream
Nocturia
Frequent or urgent urination
Incontinence
Bladder infections
How is prostate enlargement diagnosed?
Prostate enlargement is typically diagnosed through a combination of symptoms, physical examination, imaging techniques such as ultrasound and MRI, and specialised bladder function tests known as urodynamics.
How is prostate enlargement treated?
Read more about the procedures we use to diagnose and treat prostate enlargement below
Transurethral resection of the prostate
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)
Prostatic water vapour therapy
Prostatic Urethral Lift
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