What Is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?

An enlarged prostate is also known as a benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). An enlarged prostate can cause bladder and urination difficulties. BPH does not raise the risk of developing prostate cancer.

Treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia includes taking medications and surgery. Common drug classes used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia are 5-alpha reductase inhibitor / alpha blocker combinations, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, alpha blockers, and PDE5 inhibitors.