Urology

Urological Conditions

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasis (BPH)

Dr. Erdal Erturk Head of the area's largest urologic stone disease treatment center, Dr. Erturk oversees its use of innovative non-surgical and minimally invasive approaches. Specialties · Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy · Kidney cancer · Kidney stone disease · Minimally invasive surgery

Dr. Robert D. Mayer Dr. Mayer's national reputation rests on his use of advanced, innovative techniques to treat urination problems including incontinence, urinary frequency, interstitial cystitis and enlarged prostate. Specialties · Interstitial cystitis · Microwave therapy for BPH · Voiding Dysfunction

The prostate is the small, walnut-sized gland in men that produces most of the fluids in semen. It’s located in the pelvis, below the bladder and in front of the rectum and surrounds the upper part of the urethra.

BPH or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is the medical term for an enlarged but non-cancerous prostate. As the prostate grows, it can compress the urethra and partially block the flow of urine, leading to the major symptoms of BPH: difficulty urinating, inability to control urinating, or more frequent urination, especially at night.

This is a very common condition among men over 50. In fact, the prostate often begins to enlarge after age 40 and more than half of men over 60, and perhaps 80% or more of men over 80, have BPH. But having an enlarged prostate does not mean you will automatically have the symptoms of BPH.

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Additional Resources

American Foundation for Urologic Disease
American Urological Association
Men's Health Network
Urology Channel